The next generation in our family rarely attends church but they grew up in the church, not only attending the usual activities in a local church but also annual conference. At critical times over the years as they have become …
Mothering Day: A Day for All Who Mother
It’s about a little problem I have with that day carved out of the calendar, held up as Mother’s Day. Far as I can tell, there’s a missing syllable. I would like to make the day not plain old Mother’s …
Is It Time for a Curriculum Change?
It’s fun to try new things. Modern curricula offer many bells and whistles in the form of graphics, online resources, and music. It’s tempting to move to the next best thing. But how do you really know when it’s time …
Esther: She Persisted
Queen Esther was encouraged by her uncle Mordecai that “it was for a moment like this” that she became part of the royal family (Esther 4:14 CEB). She persisted in her efforts to convince the King to spare the Jewish …
Worship Is a Verb
Do you preach from the lectionary and are struggling with your message during these uncertain times? The Abingdon Theological Companion to the Lectionary can help. Here’s an excerpt from this week’s entry by Luke A. Powery and Willie Jennings. God …
Here, But Not Yet: The Feeling Of Advent
During Advent, Christians sing songs such as, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus.” These songs anticipate the hope that God’s people felt as they waited for this Savior. Congregations light candles of hope, peace, love, and …
This I Know: Getting Children Close with the Bible
One of the first things that children learn about the Bible is that Jesus loves them, as they sing the beloved song, “Jesus loves me.” And they learn that it’s in the Bible where they first meet Jesus, this One …
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