Religious publishing companies offer new Advent resources each year. We asked four publishers for just two "top picks" for the …
Candlewalk: An Interactive Evening Prayer Practice
Simple, routine family prayer practices remind us of who we are, create belonging and an environment of emotional and spiritual …
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What Does This Day Mean? Reflections for Pentecost at Home
"God of power, may the boldness of your Spirit transform us, may the gentleness of your Spirit lead us, may the gifts of your …
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Books and Movies…in Pajamas!
Inspired by Kari Ann Lessner at the Diocese of Texas Cathedral, I offered a book discussion and activity before the movie version …
Blessing of the Easter Eggs
"Easter eggs are a sign of new life and of Christ's resurrection. The joy of Easter is a reminder of the joy we have now and …
Explore Baptism with Children Through Storytelling and Picture Books
Sometimes concepts like baptism can seem too large to talk about with our children. Where do we start? We can best support their …
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5 Tips for Engaging Young Families at Church
"There is no magic bullet, no perfect formula, no 'just right.' What we can do is listen for the Holy Spirit and do the hard work …
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Church Visitor Welcome Bags for Children
"The response has been positive from the children, the parents, and my current leaders who had wanted a way to make a first time …
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Palms, Supper, Tomb: A Children’s Service for Holy Week
"We talk about Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and death and how the sky turned dark and the earth stopped breathing. But the children …
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Lenten Books and Devotions for Children & Families
"You are testing yourself – and allowing God to test you – to see if, by giving up something that maybe you are too focused on in …
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