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You Lead Me On
Fran’s photo taken in 2015 instantly drew me in; I loved it at first sight! And it’s literally worth a thousand words.
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December 13, 2020
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One Holy and Silent Night
Why am I talking about broken old rocking chairs this Christmas? Maybe it's because they help remind me why Jesus came.
December 9, 2020
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Baking God’s Story with Kids at Christmas
Make Christmas cookies that relate to the Christmas story. Here are some easy shapes and wondering questions to get you started.
December 8, 2020
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Preparing for Christmas in a Pandemic
Are you struggling to find your Christmas joy amid the pandemic? Focus on God's precious gifts of hope, peace, love, and joy even amid the challenges.
December 5, 2020
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One Mom’s Perspective on “Real” vs “Home” Church
For my own sanity and in the effort to do what’s best for my kids, I need to get off this roller coaster of feelings about “real” vs “online” church.
December 3, 2020
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When the Passion for Christmas Is Missing
Advent is the perfect time to not feel like singing. Think about that first Christmas night. A pregnant virgin. Tired shepherds. God did not meet them in their passion, but in their emptiness.
November 25, 2020
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Potluck
"I like TV dinners," he told me again, but I knew I had his heart wrenched. Coming to dinner with us meant departing from ritual, but the forbidden apple was dripping with sweetness.
November 17, 2020
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Christmas Giving
A little girl wanted to give her father a pair of slippers for Christmas. A friend asked, "Where will you get the money from?" Her reply: "Why, Daddy will give me the money!"
November 15, 2020
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He Was Made To Be Sin, Saving Us
Louis Slotin absorbed fatal radiation, saving others.
November 12, 2020
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Healthy Remembering and Resilience: How the Past Can Lead to a Hopeful Future
Individuals and churches in the last third of their lifetime can both benefit from a healthy evaluation of the past.
November 10, 2020
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A Parent’s Guide to Doing Devotions with Kids
Here’s how to use family devotional resources to truly build lifelong faith with your kids.
November 8, 2020
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Dive Into Kids Corner's New Website
The Kids Corner website has a brand new look! And we are inviting you and your kids to check it out!
October 30, 2020
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How the Practice of Gratitude Transformed my Family’s Weekly Sabbath
The practice of gratitude can become a “sign post” for sabbath, reminding us each week to receive God’s gift of rest and renewal.
October 27, 2020
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Older Adults and Resilient Faith: Three False Narratives and an Invitation
Folks in the “third third of life” need their church fellowship to both support and even boost their resilience.
October 14, 2020
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"Who Do You Say That I Am?"
What is the most important question we must answer?
October 5, 2020
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Faith at Home . . . Together
How one church is helping members connect daily through a faith formation activity, even in the midst of a pandemic.
October 5, 2020
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Hope
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Diagnosed in 2014, I remain cancer free. Because grieving is normal when diagnosed, I share my story in the hope it helps someone else.
September 29, 2020
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They Boldly Acknowledged Jesus
Sometimes it takes humility and holy boldness to acknowledge Jesus before people.
September 22, 2020
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Why Your Church Needs to Be Part of a Cohort Team Now More Than Ever
Here are four upcoming cohort opportunities that might bless your congregation.
September 21, 2020
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The Kids Are Not Fine: Engaging the Pandemic Generation
Tweens, teens, and emerging adults are struggling during COVID-19. Here are some ways your church can help.
September 18, 2020
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I Am the Truth
Like an evil spider, the devil weaves a web of lies. In contrast, Jesus came "full of grace and truth."
September 16, 2020
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Unhistorical Acts
My mother called me out of the blue a few weeks ago. I thought it would be a conversation about the weather or what she was cooking. Instead she disclosed things I never heard about her childhood.
September 14, 2020
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Training to Be More Like Jesus
The thought of actually succeeding at spiritual disciplines feels as daunting as competing in an ultramarathon...but the good news is that God meets each of us right where we are.
September 8, 2020
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Meditations of My Heart
Often, we have no idea how our words and actions affect others now or in the future, especially during our school years.
September 3, 2020
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How Gathering Online Can Help Your Church Write a New Narrative for Faith Formation
The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for church gatherings. But what if it is also presenting us with new opportunities for faith formation?