As a dedicated faith formation resource person with a specialization in digital media, I have observed that young adult ministers are asking very different questions from other …
A Christmas Reflection: Mystery, Magic, and Oranges
"What mattered was the simplicity: a simple gift given in love and community." Memories of Christmas Eve When I close my eyes and picture Christmas, I am a child holding my …
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Guiding Stars: An Epiphany Activity at Home
"May we each be guided by our chosen star and find wonderful things this year. Amen!" A Guiding Star for the Year Epiphany, January 6, is the official end of the 12 days of …
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3-Sentence Stories: Writing Short is Fun for All Ages
"Try 3-sentence stories in a family setting, a Christian formation class, an Adult forum, a church school class, or youth group." The Power of Three-Sentence Stories Christ has …
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Go On, PLAY with Your Nativity Creche
"More than a mere decoration, a creche or nativity scene engages the whole family and makes your Christmas traditions richer." Using your Nativity …
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Christmas Eve for the Christian Household
"The bells have been rung, the candles are lit, the tree is glowing with light, and Jesus is snug in his manger. Now we sit down to eat." Christmas Eve in the …
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Top 10 PG Movies for Church Groups
"As leaders, we can help kids make such connections, and the movies below lend themselves to that." Movies for Church Groups Whether it's a youth group meeting, a …
St. Nicholas’ Day Celebration at Church
"St. Nicholas is one of the few figures in Christianity that can form a bridge between true discipleship of Christ and a cultural icon that populates the …
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Resource for Children’s Sermons: Feasting on the Word
"In a day and age when all ages could probably use help hearing and better relating to our sacred stories, this children’s sermon book delivers." A …
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Bible Challenge: A Tool for Churches to Read the Bible in a Year
"The Challenge was taken on as a shared adventure in faith and there were regular, informal conversations about passages, ideas and responses among …
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