A month ago Building Faith published a pre-review of the young adult novel-turned hit movie The Fault in Our Stars. Author Lisa Brown, communications director and children's …
6 Resources for Teaching The Ascension
"Christ is with us, in the Holy Spirit, and at the same time, he dwells in the heavenly realm. So it is that our prayers (like smoke, or a kite rising) are lifted, through Christ, …
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5 Things Churches Can Learn From Baseball Parks
"When we finally arrived at our seating section, the smiles and helpful direction from the ushers absolutely made my day." A Trip to Ballpark Last week I took my …
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12 Ways to Keep in Touch with High School Grads
"Don’t give up on your non-communicative high school grads. Keep them in your prayers, and don’t take their silence for lack of love or appreciation." Sending Off our …
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A Story for Holy Week: “Ragman”
"'Give me you rag,' he said, tracing his own line on her cheek, 'and I'll give you mine.'" Planning for Holy Week Holy Week has arrived, and …
“Praying, Obviously!” 7 Ways to Help Children Pray at Church
"Every other week or so, I invite the children to share how prayer is for them. I continually find myself awed by the intimacy and love they experience, and I am SO grateful that …
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What Do Teens Say About Lent?
"How can we take a redeeming stand in the middle of the pressures and demands of contemporary family life? What are the hearty, simple and blessed soups of Christ we can offer?" A …
Becoming the Story We Tell: Renewing our engagement with Christ crucified and risen
The following is by Jesse Hair, Anglican Church of Canada. The Anglican Church in Canada is a partner in the worldwide Anglican Communion and in the universal Church that proclaims …
A Christmas Pageant Moment of Grace
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 …
Easy Advent Song for Children: “Baby’s a-Coming”
"Most children know what it’s like to prepare for the arrival of a baby and will immediately have their suggestions for what we should do to prepare for the Baby …
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