The last three weeks I have been camping in one form or another- mostly in our trusty orange tent. I arrived home early this morning grateful for my bed, my shower, and my pillow. This last week has been spent at Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina. Having gone and raved about it for the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Taking the Lessons Home
Taking Stock in the Wilderness
With the sun raging high in the sky, I begin making a mental list of the resources on hand, an instinct gained leading youth mission trips. I am on a two week vacation with my family – the luxury of time together meant to make up a little bit for the countless family moments I missed … Continue reading
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Before You Read that Easter Story to Children…
How is the violence portrayed? Why did Jesus have to die? Does the story match the Bible text? Even the simplest children’s Easter story has deep implications for how we understand God. Continue reading
Children’s Books – If you give a youth leader a book…Part 4
Books for parents and a giveaway. Continue reading
Valentine’s & Ash Wednesday – A New Coloring Page
The NEW 2018 Ash Wednesday Coloring Page is Available for Purchase on Etsy for just $2 There just aren’t a lot of options for Ash Wednesday coloring pages. Last year I made one with palm branches and ashes that was very popular. This year, with the added challenge of Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s day, I … Continue reading
New Giveaway! If you give a youth leader a book…Part 2
Books for parents and a giveaway. Continue reading
Online Faith Formation: Getting Started
Social media, websites and the internet are not new. And yet, churches are still challenged to provide meaningful ways to help people grow in faith online. Us, too. The question is, how do we get started with a limited budget? First Steps: I recommend taking a look at John Roberto’s work. He has applied Networked, … Continue reading
