Lorena Ringle is Director of Christian Formation at Christ Church North Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is shared with her …
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Lorena Ringle is Director of Christian Formation at Christ Church North Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is shared with her …
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"Our aim is a community of Christians drawing more deeply on their experiences and imagination as they engage with scripture and …
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On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie …

From time to time I receive review copies of books from publishers (other than my employer). Such is the case …
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"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and …
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The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s …

"Encourage families to have conversations at home about stewardship issues, including money, possessions, and …
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"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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Driving back from a splendid Western Christian Educators’ Conference (WCEC) gathering at Tahoe with keynoters …
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The Pew Forum’s recent report “None’s on the Rise” has caused much commentary about the current state of American society and the …
