We need to find the meaning-filled place between a cute (but spiritually meaningless) Easter bunny and retellings of the cross that with potential for spiritual harm. Continue reading
Category Archives: The Bible
Children's Sermons / Faith Formation (formerly Sunday School) / Lent / Taking the Lessons Home / The Bible / Uncategorized
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
Wild Joy
Leaning in, my friend warned me, “Things are about to get wild.” This was my cue to pick up my plastic maraca and the purple flag that read, “Rejoice!” and began swaying along to the singing and dancing. I watched as four scrolls, held closely, were paraded around the room for the Simchat Torah service … Continue reading
Bible Presentation Discussion Starters
For several years I have planned all-ages Bible nights to follow Bible presentation Sunday. These evenings have included dinner and activity stations. Adults and children of all ages have enjoyed getting to know the Bible and one another. This year, though, we will have the activities right after worship, during coffee hour. Everyone has … Continue reading
Stories that Shape Us & and Invitation to Share Yours
Recently, a dear friend told that she was wondering what to do next when she realized that parts of the story of my life helped her to navigate through her challenging, similar situation. My heart was touched to learn that the memories and stories I have shared with her over the years helped her in … Continue reading
New on Bless Each One
This has been the busiest month ever on this blog! I am grateful not only for the opportunity to share things I have created, but also to be able to have conversations and collaborate with Christian Educators around the country. Today I have 8 parachute games for learning about the Bible up on Building Faith. … Continue reading
Faith Formation (formerly Sunday School) / Intergenerational activites / Taking the Lessons Home / The Bible / Uncategorized
Learning to Use the Bible Resources (including a new handout)
“I don’t know the Bible well enough” is he most common hesitation I hear when I invite adults to lead our faith formation classes. Many people are curious, yet not confident, about the Bible. Every Sunday I look forward to hearing people’s questions. Just this past week, one kindergartner asked, “Is it fiction or nonfiction?’ … Continue reading
