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In many congregations, confirmation is an important rite of passage. When you tie learning to relationships and experiences, you get a well-balanced and varied set of elements that work together to create an impactful, three-dimensional program. Larger Than Life He … Continue reading
The fourth of the Four Key Faith Practices is Rituals and Traditions. Including rituals and following traditions of one sort or another in your home faith practices can add richness to your devotional time. Faith Practices and Four Keys Today’s … Continue reading
Service is the third of the Four Key Faith Practices. While many faith practices focus on growing our relationship with God, service is because of faith but for the benefit of others. Faith Practices and Four Keys This July, I … Continue reading
Devotions, the second Key Faith Practice, can refer to a faith reflection or intentional time spent with God. Either way, they help you grow in your relationship with God. Faith Practices and Four Keys This blog post marks the second … Continue reading
Caring conversations, one of the 4 Key Faith Practices, form faith and build trusting relationships in the home, congregation, and beyond. Four Keys and Five Principles Back in January 2026, Spirit & Truth Publishing took on the mantle of the … Continue reading
The Five Principles of Faith Formation are a valuable way to rethink what it means to be the church in both the congregation and the home. A challenge for the church today is retaining its children, youth, and adults and, … Continue reading
The kingdom of God is a key part of Jesus’ message. This kingdom—where God’s will reigns completely—cannot exist apart from justice. On Justice This marks the fourth and final blog post in a series on biblical justice. It has been … Continue reading
Why should we “do justice”? It’s simple: love. In Scripture, love is not a feeling; it is intention and action. Love in the short term is charity. Love in the long term is justice. On Justice Two weeks ago, I … Continue reading
God’s prophets were concerned about the plight of widows, orphans, and immigrants. These people represented economic vulnerability. We need to build resilience to truly do justice. Do Justice, Week 2 Last week, I started publishing a series of blog posts … 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