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In a season of illness and struggle, the eagle came to remind us of a strength that is not our own. A strength from the everlasting God of Isaiah, the Creator who never grows weary.
Prayer is an anytime and anywhere conversation with God—no fancy words required! Here are five tips from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families.
When adult children leave the church, parents are often wracked with grief and guilt. But what part of this burden is really ours to carry, and what must we leave to God?
I hope these 15 verses encourage you as much as they have encouraged me.
Here are a few simple suggestions to encourage parents to make use of the wonderful Dwell resources.
Family faith formation is a journey, not a destination. Here are five tips to grow together in faith from the new Dwell at Home series of resources for families.
Your church helped families form faith during Advent, but now what? Share these ideas to keep the faith formation momentum going in 2020.
The gift I’m giving my family this Christmas is meaningful, will last all year long, was prepared in a few minutes, and didn’t cost more than the paper on which it was printed.
Leaders who are well equipped, resourced, and supported are a key part of every Dwell program. A great way to equip and support leaders is by planning a simple Dwell training.
We would love for you to visit the new Discover Your Bible website and let us know what you think!
Wondering questions give kids opportunities to express themselves without worrying about whether their answer is right or wrong.
What’s one thing your church could do that would echo down the generations? Simple: help families learn how to talk about faith together.
Advent is less than a week away! As you put together last minute preparations, here are eight great Advent posts that will help you prepare your church and home for the coming season.
We are over the moon about these incredible advent ornament ideas. We hope you'll be inspired too!
Advent is a great chance to connect your Dwell time with Sunday worship! One simple way to do this is to create an Advent wreath for your Dwell space.
Celebrate the coming of Christ with this easy, colorful Advent craft for families or children’s ministry groups.
In the November 2019 Youth Ministry newsletter, Travis Deur explores the benefits of surrounding young people by a team of adults.
Looking for an easy, fun, and meaningful Advent devotional for families? Check out Jesse Tree: God's Big Advent Story.
God’s stories are not boring—they’re alive, exciting, and possess the power of a two-edged sword. Here are suggestions for storytelling that represent the true nature of God's stories.
Picture books bring stories alive in a way that words alone cannot. Here are five picture books that tell God's Big Story.
At-Home Faith Formation Tips transformed my kids end of day conversations from one word answers to an in-depth account of their day. Use these wonderful tips to encourage faith formation in your children.
Through this regional, Midwest-based learning experience, we wish to come alongside your congregation to help you unlock key strategies for growing young.
Parenting is hard, especially the first time around. Support young families in your church by sharing these twelve resources for faithful parenting.
Looking for a way to encourage and equip congregational leaders who are engaged in faith formation ministry? Check out this event.
If you haven’t yet subscribed to Dwell Digital and would like to learn more, we’ve created a handy video that walks you through some of the features of the new site and highlights improvements.