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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?
Here's how one church insured that new faith formation initiatives would live on past their committee work.
The book "Faith for Exiles" has been an interesting read. In what ways are you experiencing exilic faith in this digital Babylon world?
When Advent, the twelve days of Christmas, and Epiphany have all passed, but I’m not yet ready to let go of the season, I turn to the story of Simeon and Anna.
Intergenerational small groups are rare. But the benefits for adults, kids, and teens are incalculable. Here's one group's story.
In just one generation, the faith of our fathers and mothers can be lost. Who holds this fast?
A look back at the most popular posts from 2019, as well as some book reviews for your 2020 reading list.
What if I had walked where Jesus walked when he lived on the earth? Would I have understood the truth he was teaching without the written Word in my hands?
Am I using this short time here to glorify God, or am I squandering my time in fear and distractions?
"Oh, tidings of comfort and joy” goes the old Christmas carol. I might not have chosen "comfort" as joy's companion. But I was wrong.
Read how congregations are wrestling with how best to engage people of all ages and all learning styles in their worship services.
What are you struggling with today? Bring it to Jesus, our Immanuel.
Have you heard about our new Discover Your Bible Learning Space? We are excited to bring training tools to you (no travel needed) in the new year!
The question I get the most is: “How can we help families form faith if they’re too busy to come to our programs?” I believe the solution lies in our sense of belonging.
Volunteer gifts aren’t required or expected, but they’re a great way to show your appreciation. Here are five of my favorite gifts for volunteers.
Are you feeling depleted, like you are running on empty? Consider the importance of self-care so you can have the abundant life God desires for you.
A thankful heart is at the root of the joy and happiness we often search for. For with a thankful heart, we will readily say, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His love endures forever…”
How do we grow our curiosity? It’s as simple as choosing to be curious. For many adults, it has to be cultivated. Here are three ways you can lean into a curious mindset.
Ten lepers are healed, but only one returns to praise and thank Jesus. This interesting and unique story has much to teach us about gratitude.
I've been wondering if the church has defaulted to expecting too little of Christian believers. What if Christian youth are more willing to be challenged than the church is willing to challenge them?
I never met my great-uncle. But his diary has been a gift to me on my faith journey. It has done what Reese said family stories would—it inspires me.
Looking for a new church home is harder than I thought it would be. Here are some suggestions others gave me on navigating this season.
True love is about teamwork that strengthens bonds. It’s a choice to remain committed to vows made before God on a joyous wedding day because the tough times will come.
The number of people who find themselves in the “third third of life” (age 55 and up) is increasing—dramatically. Is your church ready for the challenges and opportunities of this new reality?
Everybody is talking about technology and its effect on kids, but what’s less often talked about is the effect of parental overuse on their children. Here are five suggestions for creating healthy technology habits.