"...the book reveals the human side of the Nativity, reminding readers that God is with us in the ordinary circumstances of our lives." Reviewing …
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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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Jesse Tree Advent Activity and Skit
"The modern-day Jesse Tree connects Isaiah 11:1 to the birth of Jesus and our salvation, through scripture and symbolic decorations." Something New From Something Old Two …
Building Faith Does Halloween: 10 Helpful Posts
"All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light. Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings." – From the Hymn by Thomas …
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Why Church Potlucks are Here to Stay
"Yes, a potluck is about gathering at table to eat, but mostly to participate with a community by sharing our individualized contributions – table fare and conversation and …
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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Build a Creation Trail to Connect your Church or School with Nature
"God’s gifts are all around us, wherever we are, and the Creation Trail can help your community celebrate all things bright and beautiful.” A School-Based Creation Trail The …
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Spark Family Magazine Connects Church, Faith & Family
"The overall goal is to help families connect church and the Bible to their daily lives." Spark Family Magazine Looking for a way to …
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