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Care for Creation VBS (and More) I am very excited to announce a NEW product for both elementary-age and intergenerational ministry: Learning Together: Created to Care! Learning Together is a series of five-lesson units on a variety of topics (seven … Continue reading
Daniel and the Lions’ Den is a fun and meaningful story that teaches the audience that God is faithful to us and will reward faithful living. I love a good story. One might say I’m a story addict (to use … Continue reading
As we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, we hear the story of a king who rejects God’s message. How does he compare to his father, King Josiah, and the king of kings, Jesus? Up until Now Advent is nigh! As … Continue reading
As Isaiah is called to serve, his vision is full of God’s revelation. The temple is filled with hem and smoke, and the world is filled with God’s glory. God Sightings November is halfway finished, and what does that mean? … Continue reading
For many, families are loving and supportive relationships. For others, families can be a source of conflict and hurt. Navigating both realities as a church is important. It’s the holiday season (“so hoop-de-doo and dickory dock,” to quote Andy Williams). … Continue reading
Jonah is a story of turning from disobedience to obedience, first from the prophet himself and then from the king, people, and animals of Nineveh. But in his heart, did Jonah actually repent? Seeing (or at Least Hearing) God With … Continue reading
From his introduction, we see Elijah stepping out in faith, as does the woman in Zarephath. What does this look like for you, especially in difficult times? Seeing God We are now over halfway through our journey through the Old … Continue reading
Fulfilling the promise God made to his father David, Solomon built a house for God. It was not to house God (as if God needed a house); it was to direct the people to pray to the God of Israel. … Continue reading
David wanted to create a permanent house for God in Jerusalem, but God was fine in a tent. It is God’s promises that are permanent. From Judges to Kings A major political shift took place during the ministry of Samuel, … Continue reading
In response to God’s provision of a son, Hannah proclaims a great reversal in our world: a change from our way of power over others to God’s way of love and service, especially toward people in need. Since Last Week … Continue reading
It’s spooky season and Halloween is just around the corner. Get into the season by hosting a family or youth group film screening and discussion of an age-appropriate spooky movie. Trick or treat! Well, hopefully, this post is a treat … Continue reading