"This became a process that is a particular way of the adult being with the child in the Presence of God. It is not a curriculum as such; perhaps it is more of a whole new paradigm …
The Purpose of Church Bookstores
When I walk down my parents’ tree-roofed mountain driveway, I feel closer to God than anywhere else on earth. My usual path takes me over a bridge that covers a big …
Just Reading the Bible
"I recall asking a wise lady who homeschooled, what Bible curriculum she used. She answered, 'I don’t use curriculum. I just read them the Bible.'" My …
Bible Activity: Human Slide Show of Scripture
The theater company I work with, “Friends of the Groom” does workshops all over the world on how to use drama in church. We teach a number of simple techniques that …
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Planning Children’s Chapel: Nuts & Bolts
Creative Ideas for Children's Worship is a series of 3 books by Sarah Lenton, providing fresh ideas and activities for a children's chapel program. The books follow the Revised …
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Book Review: Landscapes of Prayer
"Consider our hearts as gardens, with beauty and nourishment to offer others, with weeds that need tending, with pruning to be done. It is work to keep a garden …
Parents Again
Elizabeth Hock is a writer for the Laker Weekly / Roanoke Times. This article first appeared on May 17, 2013 and is used with permission. Grandparents Becoming …
Come Holy Spirit: 3 Prayers for Pentecost
"May we come to trust the Word of God in our heart, to speak it with courage, to follow it faithfully and to fan it to flame in others." Praying on Pentecost As we celebrate the …
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Digging Deeper: Hospitality in the Bible
Hospitality to travelers was both a necessity and a sacred obligation in the regions mentioned in the Bible. There were no inns until late biblical times, and …
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Giving God a Whole Day: The Importance of Retreats
"The presence of others all together at a beautiful renewal center dedicated to prayer, immediately set a tone for me. Leaving behind the distractions of my life was effortless in …
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