The Meaning of Advent The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” As a season of the …
Christmas Pageant Ideas, Tips, and Scripts
"Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere! Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is …
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Epiphany and the Baptism of our Lord
"And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the …
5 Household Rituals for Christmas Eve
"If we focus on Christ and his birth, our household rituals will draw us to the light of his coming." Christmas Eve Rituals What …
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Who Are You Jesus? A New App for Children
"With the guidance of Nouma, the animated dove, Who Are You, Jesus? enables children to engage directly with the words of the …
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A Lego Journey through Holy Week
"Hill insisted on twelve disciples accompanying Jesus, even though I told him just a few were fine. For him, everything needed to …
How to Make Bible Lego Videos with Kids
"The kids can be quite creative and really do put themselves in the story. They decide the sets and put the people together, …
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4 Questions to Ask All Ministers
"They need to have a genuine enthusiasm, because enthusiasm is contagious! And hey, if this is really the good news, show me that …
Teens, Sin, and Grace
"I hand out the love letter packets... They read, laugh, and cry. They feel loved and validated in a way that exceeds even the …
The Resurrection: Narnia Style
"There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood …
For Good Friday: The Earliest Image of the Crucifixion
"So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called …
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Spy Wednesday
"So, today, on Spy Wednesday, take a moment and look behind you. See how God has already been faithful to you, even when, like …