Building Faith
“I want us to laugh, talk and study together, but do it in a public setting so that people who might not otherwise be comfortable in a more formalized setting, like the church, …
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As a former children’s book buyer for a large independent bookstore, children’s books are among my favorite to sell. Now, as the director of a cathedral bookstore, one of my …
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"Don’t single out visitors. They really just want to blend in. Speak to them after the service and introduce them to others at coffee hour." I'm …
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"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they …
"I can strive every day to make the right choices – and God will be with me. God wants me to choose, of my own free will, to be aligned with His will." Failing …
"It works. It’s fun. It’s a simple premise with a profound end result... we all learn to love the Bible even more, and we have a good time together." The Good Book …
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"One of the most freeing spiritual exercises I have ever experienced! I am so very grateful for this sacred space, especially now, during …
Henry stepped into the aisle, his beloved Eeyore in hand, and began to carefully, quietly process towards us, stepping like a bride to the wedding march, a bouquet of stuffed …
Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I should offer (and, subsequently, that they should …
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"My experience as a priest turned director is that the children stepped up to expectations and challenges with good spirit and pleasure." Editors …
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