The Reverend Laurel Johnston is Executive Director of TENS, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. This article is from The Episcopal Church's stewardship pages and is shared with …
Digging Deeper: The Feast of the Transfiguration
The Feast of the Transfiguration is August 6th. First celebrated in the East in the late fourth century, it was not celebrated in the West until the ninth century, and …
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Why Celebrate the 4th of July?
Janie Stevens is the retired Missioner for Christian Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. She is currently the chair of the Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian …
Lesson With Teens: What Does “Ministry” Mean?
As teenagers graduate high school and go on to work, college, or both, we can prepare them in their journey of being Christ’s hands and feet in the world by helping them …
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A Parenting Reflection: “Do You Love Me?”
In the process of baptismal preparation I always try to develop a relationship with both parents. I was delighted recently to speak to a new dad on the phone …
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Digging Deeper: The Doctrine of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is considered a mystery because its meaning is made known to us only through God's revelation. We could never have reasoned it out …
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The Plight of our Children: Lenten Study 2013
The Episcopal Church Office of Black Ministries has issued a free Lenten Study Resource designed to invite all ages to participate in the reflective nature of …
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Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home
"Might there be a stony place in you that needs transforming? Some attitude or habit that, with a little attention, might even become a gift for you and others?" What is …
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Lenten Reflection: How am I Tempted?
"I am wondering, what tempts me in the very private places of my heart? If I were honest about the ways the devil has a hold of me, would my temptations be the same ones Jesus …
A Reflection: Holy Water, Holy Hands
On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie has just begun serving as a acolyte we wanted to be …