“To be Christian is to be centered in the God of the Bible,” writes Marcus Borg in The Heart of Christianity. But there …
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Lectionary-Based Faith Formation
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper …
Reflection: Storytelling as Essential to Christian Communities
My generation (at least in my experience) is in a place where the desire to know the stories of our families is …
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Digging Deeper: Starting a Small Group Bible Study
Discussion among adults can be a pooling of ignorance or a highly satisfying swapping of insights. When scripture is …
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The Book That Changed the World: 400 Years Since the King James Version
This May marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Credited with democratizing …
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What Does The Bible Say About Teachers?
Why does the Church entrust teachers with the ministry of teaching? It's Biblical! Teachers are called, …
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Bible Study Methods
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, …
Reflection: Watching My Parents Read the Bible
In their retirement, my parents had a very set evening routine. It didn’t include Antiques Roadshow, but it …
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Biblical Storytelling
What is Biblical Storytelling? Everyone loves a good story. And when it’s told by someone who loves, feels, and …