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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. If … Continue reading
The Narrative Lectionary starts the year with the story of the creation and fall of humans in Genesis 2 and 3. An important first step as we study any Bible passage is to pay attention to details. In this case, … Continue reading
For the last three posts and this one, I am reflecting on a blog series called “What Is Faith Formation?” I wrote back in 2019. Partly, this is because it’s an important topic that is always relevant to our work … Continue reading
For the last two posts and the next one, I am reflecting on a blog series called “What Is Faith Formation?” I wrote back in 2019. Partly, this is because it’s an important topic that is always relevant to our … Continue reading
In the next month or so, I will be reflecting on a blog series called “What Is Faith Formation?” I wrote back in 2019. Partly, this is because it’s an important topic that is always relevant to our work here … Continue reading
In the next month or so, I will be reflecting on a blog series called “What Is Faith Formation?” I wrote back in 2019. Partly, this is because it’s an important topic that is always relevant to our work here … Continue reading
This Pride Month and every month, let’s emphasize that ALL people, regardless of differences, are created in God’s image. It is our moral obligation to treat all people–including ourselves–with full dignity and love. Created in God’s Image Each summer, I … Continue reading
The creation stories teach us some of the foundational truths of our faith, including the goodness of creation and God’s call to us to be good stewards—to care for all that God has created. In the Beginning… When we, as … Continue reading
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
The creation story in Genesis 2, like the rest of Scripture, has been used to justify the exclusion and mistreatment of women and LGBTQIA+ people. This is antithetical to God’s unconditional love. Beginnings Welcome to the beginning of the Narrative … Continue reading