"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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Stages of Parenting In his insightful book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again), Wayne Rice draws a comparison between …
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"We naturally gravitate toward people most like us which usually means those of a similar age. The church has long been a bastion …
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"Whether you only have a few children or you’ve got a small group to present a Christmas play, it is not difficult to hold an …
"The processional stops at a previously selected home and asks for lodging for the night. The people are invited in to read …