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
If you or your congregation have been following the Narrative Lectionary, you might notice that we skip from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 to chapter 13 this week. If not, well, we do. Aside from chapter 12, which we will read … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Free Resource: Practicing Love (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (May 17—May 31): The Power of God’s Love The Point: God’s love is the greatest gift we can receive and share. This week, we have moved … Continue reading
The reading for Sunday, March 22, 2020, is Mark 12:28-44. This covers several short stories but begins with the greatest commandment(s) and ends with the widow’s offering (or mite if you are more familiar with that). In Mark 12:28-34, someone … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 12:28-44 Free Resource: Commandments in the News (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: We respond to God’s love and faithfulness by giving our lives to God. Much has changed … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 10:32-52 Free Resource: The Glory Version (Youth) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: Jesus came to serve and calls us to do the same. We are now approaching the second Sunday of … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Ruth 1:1-17 Free Resource: Serving Refugees (Small Groups) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: Like Ruth, we should love others. Responding to God’s Love Two weeks ago, God heard the people of Israel … Continue reading
Free Resource: Do Justice and Love Kindness (Kids: PK-2nd) Living the Bible: Word and Action Scripture is central to our life of faith. As twenty-first-century citizens of the world, we were not present at the events that are foundational to … Continue reading
Free Resource: Being a Good Steward (Spirit & Truth 3rd-6th Activity) Bible Readings: Matthew 6:19-34; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 12:13-34 What Is Stewardship? Now it’s time to focus on stewardship, either as the third summer series of the Narrative Lectionary, or just … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-17 Free Resources: 10 by 10 (Kids 3rd-6th) Series (May 27 – June 17): Ten Commandments It’s summer (at least according to the Narrative Lectionary)! We are now in the season after Pentecost and the … Continue reading