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Spirit & Truth Publishing now offers Taking Faith Home (TFH)—a weekly faith-at-home devotional resource for the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). In a nutshell: TFH is a weekly devotional PDF/bulletin insert you can share with households to help them keep growing … Continue reading
Shalom is God’s vision for the world, where every person has all that they need to flourish. This is the heart and goal of biblical justice. Greetings! As you may or may not know, during the program year (Sept.-May), this … Continue reading
Times are tough for many in the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic) community. How can your affirming congregation care for LGBTQIA+ children, youth, and households during these trying times? More and more churches are participating in … Continue reading
God gives the Holy Spirit, and Paul encourages us to rejoice and pray. How do you connect prayer, joy, and peace with the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives? About the Story Because the passage from Acts describes … Continue reading
Paul urges the Philippians to love and serve one another humbly, just as Jesus did. How do we live and love with humble, giving hearts? About the Story As mentioned last week, Philippi was a city in Macedonia, north of … Continue reading
A thoughtful ministry calendar helps children, youth, and families grow in faith without creating burnout for volunteers, staff, or parents. Calendar planning in children, youth, and family (CYF) ministry can feel overwhelming. Between worship schedules, school calendars, sports, holidays, community … Continue reading
Paul writes from prison to the Philippians about the blessings of his present circumstances. What are the blessings in your present circumstances? About the Story Philippi was a city in Macedonia, north of Greece. Unlike many other Greco-Roman cities, it … Continue reading
Paul used his gifts and talents for rhetoric when he proclaimed the gospel to the Athenians. How can we share our faith in ways that use our own gifts and talents? About the Story Now on his second journey, Paul … Continue reading
This series of events in Philippi began with Paul’s irritation and ended with the spread of the gospel. When else has a flawed action led to a blessed outcome? About the Story When Paul was on his second missionary journey, … Continue reading
Saul turned from a dangerous threat to the most influential evangelist in history when he encountered Jesus. What dramatic turnarounds have you witnessed or experienced? About the Story The good news of Jesus had spread a great distance already, with … Continue reading
Earth Day is in the season of Easter and provides a ready connection between environmental care, renewal, and life. Celebrate creation through worship, education, and hands-on activities that embody Easter’s themes of renewal and life. Earth Day is an annual … Continue reading