Worship God. Form Faith. Live Love.
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
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
I am very excited to announce that our 2021-2022 faith formation resources are ready to purchase! Many of the fall lessons (or the equivalent for that product) are available for immediate download. You can see our Release Dates page for … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Free Resource: God’s Kingdom Foretold (Family – NL) Unit Theme (December 25—January 31): Revelation of the Son of Man The Point: Jesus brings good news for those in need. In this Epiphany season, Jesus has been … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 Free Resource: Home-Based, Family Lesson #3-1 (God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: God loves us, even when we do the wrong thing. Welcome to … Continue reading
Returning to Scripture The summer is over, and school is about to start (or has started for some). This means that the 37 weeks of the Narrative Lectionary are almost upon us (the first Sunday is Sept. 13). If you … Continue reading
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts our church communities, we can use this opportunity to establish long-lasting practices for intergenerational community-building and home faith formation. Different Contexts The first thing we need to acknowledge is that there is not one faith … Continue reading
Do I have your attention? Just a warning: this post is a bit depressing. Sorry about that, but sometimes the bad news needs to be said aloud (or written) before we can tackle it and find the good news and … Continue reading
Happy Pride Month! If you haven’t already heard, June has been designated to be a month for LGBT+ (or queer) people to celebrate their identities. What is there to be proud of? Society has for so long told people of … Continue reading
It’s probably not surprising that I used the phrase “faith formation” a lot. I’ve done previous blog posts, a frequently asked questions page, and this blog is even called Forming Faith. By reading my blog posts and FAQ, you can … Continue reading