"Prepare for God's arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God...Then God's bright glory will shine and everyone will see it." Isaiah 40: 3,5 The …
Building Faith Does Thanksgiving: 7 Helpful Posts
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" -Psalm 107:1 Celebrating Thanksgiving Over the years, Building Faith has …
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Top 3 Smartphone Apps for Forming Faith
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8 Christian Faith Apps for your Phone Looking to tap into faith via smartphone? The Center for the Ministry …
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500 Years Later: Yes, the Reformation Still Matters
"Reacquaint yourself with the Reformation so that you might point out and name some things for your congregation along the way." The Power of a Name As we wove our way …
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A Call to Pastors: Keep Writing Thank You Notes
"Say thank you annually, to those who volunteer throughout the year. This is the single most important thing to do for the retention of volunteers in the …
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DVD Review: Kids and Prayer
"The overall message of Kids and Prayer is that people can pray to God at any time, in any place, and in many ways." What is Kids and Prayer? Kids and Prayer is a new DVD for …
Book Review: Pray and Color, A Guide to Prayer
"Soon the names of those I held in my heart sprung forth on the page, and I prayed for those people while adding circles of color around their names." More than a …
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Freshly Brewed: 5 New Ideas for Coffee Hour
"At its best, a church coffee hour is a venue for the Holy Spirit to work." Coffee Hour: A Path to Higher Grounds I attend a church that …
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Lectio Divina with Children
"This beautiful practice can be a powerful experience of praying with Scripture as a family. As the children begin to read, they can take turns reading the Scripture …
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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6 Editors' …