"Remember, the word ‘evangelism’ comes from the Greek word euangelion and means good news!" Good Words Our modern word "Gospel" comes from the Old English word …
Spiritual Practices: Praying with Scripture
Bible Reading and Lectio Divina Spiritual practices are those practices that help us cultivate awareness and develop a stronger connection to God, ourselves, the …
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Spiritual Practices: Mindful Eating
One area of my own life where I find that I’m often not focused enough is when I’m eating. It's too often another opportunity to multi-task! I love breakfast, …
Go For It! Invite a Friend to Church on Holy Week
"Sharing your church with another person is a gift you can give to yourself not just to them." The Gift of Holy Week In Holy Week the …
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Do You Genuflect?
"Somewhere in my adulthood, I began the practice of genuflecting. I don't remember the day or the service, it just seems to have happened." To Genuflect or Not to …
A Lenten Resolution: Planning for the End of Life
"We are all called to be good and faithful stewards of the many gifts that God has given to us. Leaving our affairs in good order is part of this stewardship, and is a gift of …
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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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Lenten Reflection: Preparing to See The Holy
"As we prepare for the season of Lent and the journey into Easter, you have a rich opportunity to provide and experience an encounter with Christ as he faces the most trying leg of …
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“Feeling Blue” at Christmas
"You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white... But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas." Blue Christmas We've all heard the Elvis Presley song, …
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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