Planning a Weekend Retreat A while ago I was asked to lead a retreat for a church weekend. I chose the theme of "Creative …
Diving for the Cross: An Epiphany Tradition in Tarpon Springs
From an article by Demorris A. Lee. Read more, as well as some reflection questions in the entire article, from Faith & …
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Raising Children in a Faith Not Your Own
As we become a global society, more intercultural and "blended" in our extended families, more and more …
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Book Review: Welcome to the Christian Faith
Who is God? Why are we here? Is the world just a random collision of atoms, or …
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Spiritual Reflection: A Dry Spell
On the Mississippi Gulf Coast it has been over two months without a significant amount of rain. Everything green is …
Need Church Volunteers? A Step-by-Step Process That Works
"Yes! We can play that role today in the church for all those folks just waiting to hear Come…follow me." Volunteers Need to be …
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Planning for Christian Education & Formation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Sunday School happens. Vacation Bible School happens. The youth mission trip happens. The Christmas pageant …
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Reflection: The Stewardship of Lent
"Lent, he said, is the season that the church has set aside for us to intentionally reflect on our relationship with God, others, …
Christian Parents and the Tween Peer Group
In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in …
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Effective Ministry with Children
We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God …
Shoplifting and Teachable Moments: A Hopeful Story
I was in our local grocery store around lunch time recently and witnessed someone shoplifting. There was no doubt about it. Two …
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Book Review: Awakening the Creative Spirit
Some books are just meant to be used. I am talking about really used . . . not just read . . . but really …
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