Building Faith
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ. Corporate worship is a key component to a …
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"What is it about this time and space that offers such fertile ground for young people to draw closer to God, and learn so much about the Christian faith?" Summer Camp …
Jagged, barren mountains frame the horizon, creating spectacular sunrises and sunsets, reminiscent of the high desert regions of the homeland I miss. Deployment is hot, dry and …
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"May you encounter the risen Lord in your travels, in the freedom of the open road, in the fellowship of other bikers and in each person you …
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"Come Holy Spirit, Come! Renew our lives, inside and out. With fire and wind, come to this place; gather us in, send us out." Prayer for Worship on Pentecost The …
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"After telling and showing them the story, let children play. Encourage them to tell you the story." Make a Resurrection Set Children learn through stories. In this case, …
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"How can we take a redeeming stand in the middle of the pressures and demands of contemporary family life? What are the hearty, simple and blessed soups of Christ we can offer?" A …
"The purpose of Lenten discipline is to draw closer to Jesus Christ. Full stop. Growing deeper into Christ’s love is the compelling reason to give something up for Lent; and it is …
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"I'd learned that what I thought the moms wanted was probably not what they wanted at all. And what they wanted was changing as their children grew. The spiritual and practical …
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"Put popcorn in the microwave and have children shout out something for which each child is grateful when you hear the sound of the kernels popping!" Teaching Gratitude - …
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