Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly …
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Christian Learning Goals for Children
"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer and to have experienced various kinds of prayer …
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The Roots of Baptism (And Confirmation)
"Following their baptism, the new Christians were welcomed into the household of faith and participated in the community meal, the Eucharist." Ancient Practices Baptism …
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Kwanzaa
The Meaning of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa (pronounced Kwon-zah) means first fruits and is a non-religious seven-day celebration created in 1966 in the midst of the Black …
Christmas Song, Carol, Hymn: What’s the Difference?
Whether you call it a Christmas song, a Christmas hymn, or a Christian carol, sing to the glory of God during the season leading up to the celebration of the birth of His Son, …
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Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All
How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true spirit of Christ? What is Advent …
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Children and Stewardship: Practical Ideas
"If we want to nurture children in an understanding of stewardship, we need to find ways to help them experience stewardship and the joy of giving of …
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Digging Deeper: Who ARE these guys?
In reading the gospels, there is a whole cast of characters whose lives interweave and intersect with Jesus's life and ministry. Friend or foe, each of them …
Book Review: Peanut Butter & Jelly Prayers
"Developing an attitude of thankfulness should be a core component of any disciple of Jesus Christ." I grew up in a home where prayer before dinner (any prayer!) only happened on …
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At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a sustained faith life for teenagers. Vibrant Faith …
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