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From his introduction, we see Elijah stepping out in faith, as does the woman in Zarephath. What does this look like for you, especially in difficult times? Seeing God We are now over halfway through our journey through the Old … 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 week, we encounter a non-Advent-y reading from Esther where God is not mentioned. How do we trust in God’s promises when we can’t see God? Faith in God’s Promises We are now in the second week of Advent and … Continue reading
The Assyrian commander mocked the people of Jerusalem’s confidence in their king Hezekiah and their God. He failed. Beyond trusting God, who else in your life can you trust? God’s Plan for Peace This complicated set of readings from Isaiah … Continue reading
Date: September 18, 2022 Bible Reading: Genesis 12:1-9 Free Resource: Home Devotional (Sharing God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (September 11—October 9): God’s Promises Bring Hope The Point: Trusting in God’s promises allows us to be a blessing to … Continue reading
We’ve been told that we should have a child-like faith. But what does that mean? How can an interpretation of this idealized child be harmful to children and adults? The Ideal Child (Part 1 of 3) We should have faith … Continue reading
Date: April 24, 2022 Bible Reading: John 20:19-31 Free Resource: No Doubt Game (PK-2nd, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: The risen Christ appears to his disciples and sends them out into the world. For … Continue reading
In celebration of Holy Trinity Sunday, let’s look at what the Trinity is and how our faith, doubt, and mystery are involved. Hint: while the Trinity is an important doctrine in mainstream, orthodox Christianity, neither understanding nor even accepting it … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 Free Resource: Come Together (Families – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God’s grace is a gift for all. This week we continue the conversation from the previous two … 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