"They stuck to their faith. It was the strength of the willow tree. Accepting, accommodating, adjusting, learning, and always diligently moving back to center: the person, …
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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The Practice of Giving: How Parents Can Teach Children About Money and Giving
"The single best thing parents can do is to practice Christian generosity in the sight of their children. Children learn by example, and parents are their foremost …
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Book Review: Desert Island Bible Study
When the classic question in a conversation "What book would you bring to a desert island?" is asked, the Bible seems to be the number one answer. The BBC Radio 4 show, …
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Conscious Collecting: Meeting Needs Near and Far
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and delightful ways." While this year is …
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Trunk or Treat
"You can just have the Trunk-or-Treat part outside or you can have a combined indoor/outdoor party." Catching On More and more churches seem to be holding a Trunk-or-Treat as a way …
Reel Theology: Finding God in Hollywood
Ever since I was a teenager, the magic of cinema has been a pathway to find God. That’s in large part due to my mom, who would always find some theological …
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Congregational Mission Planning: 6 Principles
In all situations, there are a few guiding principles that can help congregations think about how to proceed with developing a mission plan. 6 Principles for Planning Mission As …
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10 Guiding Principles for Church School Teachers
The first day of a new academic year, whether it be in school or Church School can set the tone for the rest of the year. Here are the Ten Guiding Principles, the …
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Movie Review (and reflections): Bully
I went to the movie all by myself yesterday afternoon - a first for me! I can't tell you whether the "f" word was used or implied with a bleep. I can't tell you how many times …
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