"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 …
Holy Week Family Service: Tenebrae with Props
After each reading the prop is returned to its place on the table and covered with a black napkin...A pattern of black grows …
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Where to Buy Olive Wood Crosses
"In this time of Lent especially, as we look toward Golgotha and Christ's sacrifice for us, an olive wood cross serves as a …
This Lent, Add Instead of Subtract
"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or …
Faith Formation Explained in 66 Words
"Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships – often in our own …
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Why Sunday School Still Matters – And Why it Still Works
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus …
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