"Holy Week is a time of Holy Waiting. We know we have something precious and beautiful, but we cannot yet see the completed picture. And so we must wait." Holy Week at …
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At Home Activity: Pentecost Fire Sticks
"Honoring Pentecost in your household helps focus on the gift and the work of the Holy Spirit, which fills us at all times and in all places." The Joy of Pentecost Pentecost falls …
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Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home." Observing Lent in the Home When I …
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Reflection: A Resolve to Practice Faith at Home
"Even if we sometimes feel unsure about adapting or creating family prayers, rituals, and other practices... we have this concrete reminder that the way we live our everyday lives …
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Nurturing Spirituality at Home
"When all the power went out and she was huddled with her family in the living room with aftershocks shaking them, one of the children said, 'Quick Mom, get our Easter candle. It …
Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying Space Creating a Prayer Space reminds everyone …
At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a sustained faith life for teenagers. Vibrant Faith …
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Fall Faith-at-Home Bags
For the last two and a half years my congregation has been putting together seasonal “faith-at-home” bags to support and equip members of all ages in their faith development. …
A Devotional for Lent At Church and Home
Study and preparation are customary for Christians during Lent. Many churches plan special programs in which prayer practices, Bible study, or service to others are emphasized. It …
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