Bible Reading: Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17 Free Resource: Weekly Devotional @ Home (NL) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God can turn even deceptions into occasions to provide blessings. God knows who we are, even when … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 Free Resource: Could Have Been (Families – NL) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God can provide even in impossible situations. Why does God test Abraham by asking him to sacrifice … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1–2:4a Free Resource: “God’s Good Creation” #4-1 (Sample lessons from 9 of our NL products!) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God declares that creation is good. In the beginning was a dark, … Continue reading
Unless we experience love for our authentic selves from others, we cannot fully experience God’s unconditional love. Our communities of Christ must be based on a web of authentic relationships. Doubt, Vulnerability, and Authenticity This is the third and final … Continue reading
NEW Extended Exchange Policy Cross+Gen Confirmation (with online community) Faith Formation at Home Revised Common Lectionary Narrative Lectionary Things are crazy right now (what an understatement!) as the program year is approaching, but we can help! We have a new, … Continue reading
We all wear masks to help us fit in and keep ourselves safe. But we cannot experience meaningful relationships—even God’s unconditional love—hiding our authentic selves. How can you create a safe space where people can be vulnerable? Doubt, Authenticity, and … Continue reading
Understandably, we in the Church put a big focus on belief, the acceptance of certain teachings. But doubts are natural and inevitable. How we approach doubt can make a big difference in the lives of youth, adults, and children. Authenticity … Continue reading
Singing is a critical part of worship, especially worshipping together. If we want everyone to feel like they belong in worship (and are not outsiders), then we must identify any obstacles to participation and work to eliminate those obstacles. Expansive … Continue reading
We need to be careful about how we read the Bible in worship. By doing things the way we’ve always done it, we can lose the attention of worshippers and communicate the wrong messages to them. Expansive Worship So Far … Continue reading
Proclamation is about transmitting the good news to others, by any means necessary. Preaching is a method of proclamation, but what if it’s not the most efficient method to have in your worship service? What are the alternatives? Inclusive Worship, … Continue reading