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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God Talk: Encouraging Faith Language in Ministry
Have you ever had one of those times where the Spirit came at you from every place in your life and reminded you of what you REALLY know but have forgotten? Well, that has been …
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Putting the Saint Back in Valentine’s Day
"When we remember that the heart of Saint Valentine was, like other Christian martyrs, "pierced" by the love of Our Lord, and he shed his blood for this, it seems appropriate that …
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9 Ways to Create Family Worship Services
Kathy Bozzuti-Jones is Associate Director for Faith Formation at Trinity Wall Street. This article first appeared in the Fall 2011 issue of "Trinity News: The Magazine for Trinity …
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A Creative Mindfulness Retreat
Planning a Weekend Retreat A while ago I was asked to lead a retreat for a church weekend. I chose the theme of "Creative Mindfulness". The intention of the weekend was …
Christmas Evangelism: Practical Tips for Welcoming Church Visitors
What do you see at the front door? Or better, what don’t you see? Is it easy to find the entrance? Is it welcoming? Do this at night too – is it well …
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Building Faith the Celtic Way
"The Celts creatively blended the two into a unique set of Christian traditions and practices known as Celtic Christianity.” Celtic Tradition Around …
Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday: A Playful Day for the Church
"It's not always appropriate to get silly, but when you can, it's a wonderful thing... the seeming irreverence is actually a joyful expression of a very profound …
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Effective Ministry with Children
We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. However, defining effective …