"All who walk with them in this journey can glimpse the “eternal weight of glory” that awaits us all." Older Adults in Church There is no shortage of books and articles on …
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Who Are You Jesus? A New App for Children
"With the guidance of Nouma, the animated dove, Who Are You, Jesus? enables children to engage directly with the words of the Bible." Who Are You Jesus? A new iPad app …
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Formation with Young Adults: How Churches Reach 20s & 30s
"If we're serious about forming faith to sustain young adults... we have to trust that the Christian spiritual tradition has much to offer." On Millennials and Church Young adults …
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Taking Faith Formation Outdoors: 5 Ideas
"We know that engaging the Bible requires tangible experiences. That means water, soil, plants, rocks, and seeds!" Taking Christian Education Outdoors Sunday school attendance …
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3 Prayers for Earth Day
"God, you have made our world and seen that it is good; grant to us, created to complete your work, the bright, delightful vision that makes us care for what we do." Three …
Finding Jesus in Egg Hunts and Easter Baskets
"What happens when we practice a ritual for its own sake, forgetting about the deeper meaning and symbols involved?" The Plight of Easter Traditions Here at Building …
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A Lego Journey through Holy Week
"Hill insisted on twelve disciples accompanying Jesus, even though I told him just a few were fine. For him, everything needed to be as close to the biblical account as …
30 Hour Famine: A Youth Event with Staying Power
"Don't be afraid. Don't short-change your youth – they can do this. 30 Hour Famine is a convicting and moving experience." 30 Hour Famine at St. …
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What is the Year of Mercy?
"Because relationship with God implies relationship among people, mercy is the loving kindness and service we owe each other." Editors Note We are so thankful …
The Spiritual Side of Decluttering
"During this season of spiritual decluttering, of focusing on what is necessary for growth, learn to say 'yes' to what you love. Pick up some bags and start to prune." Can …