On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie …
Lent for Practical Christians
"This is a bidding to God, asking for God's aid in our own heart's being broken open to the needs of the world that surrounds us, …
Video-Study Review: What Wondrous Love
This Lent, you may wish to consider a new resource to use with your adult or high school classes. With the beauty and …
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Conscious Collecting: Meeting Needs Near and Far
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and …
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Reflection: Has the Easter Bunny Stolen our Alleluia?
"With her fresh approach to things – perhaps this new child has raised a critical question." Burying the Alleluia One …
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Reflection: Failing Lent
"Perhaps here is the message. Not a new one. One I know to be true and can espouse to others. Being purposeful is vital. Very …
The Gethsemane Watch: A Maundy Thursday Vigil
"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a …
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2 Easter Crafts: Resurrection Garden & Easter Wheat
"Forth he came at Easter, like the risen grain, he that for three days in the grave had lain, quick from the dead my risen Lord is …
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Houses for Change: Lenten Boxes to Help the Homeless
“As you do it to the least of these who are my brothers and sisters you have done it unto me.” Matthew …
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Digging Deeper: Lent
"To keep a good Lent means to draw closer to God and one another and to prepare ourselves once again to renew our covenant with …