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12/08/2026

In many congregations, confirmation is an important rite of passage. When you tie learning to relationships and experiences, you get a well-balanced and varied set of elements that work together to create an impactful, three-dimensional program. By Kari Osmek.

When you tie learning to relationships and experiences, you create an impactful, three-dimensional confirmation program.

04/08/2026

The fourth of the Four Key Faith Practices is Rituals and Traditions. Including rituals and following traditions of one sort or another in your home faith practices can add richness to your devotional time.

The fourth Key Faith Practice is Rituals and Traditions. Including these in home faith practices can add a richness to your devotional time.

28/07/2026

Service is the third of the Four Key Faith Practices. While many faith practices focus on growing our relationship with God, service is because of faith but for the benefit of others.

Service is the third Key Faith Practice. While many faith practices focus on our relationship with God, service focuses on people in need.

21/07/2026

Devotions, the second Key Faith Practice, can refer to a faith reflection or intentional time spent with God. Either way, they help you grow in your relationship with God.

Devotions can refer to a faith reflection or intentional time spent with God. Either way, they help you grow in your relationship with God.

14/07/2026

Caring conversations, one of the 4 Key Faith Practices, form faith and build trusting relationships in the home, congregation, and beyond.

08/07/2026

The Five Principles of Faith Formation are a valuable way to rethink what it means to be the church in both the congregation and the home. By Dr. David W. Anderson

The Five Principles of Faith Formation are a valuable way to rethink what it means to be the church in both the congregation and the home.

01/07/2026

The kingdom of God is a key part of Jesus’ message. This kingdom—where God’s will reigns completely—cannot exist apart from justice.

29/06/2026

Why should we “do justice”? It’s simple: love. In Scripture, love is not a feeling; it is intention and action. Love in the short term is charity. Love in the long term is justice.

Why do justice? Love. In Scripture, love is not a feeling; it is action. Love in the short term is charity. Love in the long-term is justice.

22/06/2026

God’s prophets were concerned about the plight of widows, orphans, and immigrants. These people represented economic vulnerability. We need to build resilience to truly do justice.

God’s prophets were concerned about widows, orphans, and immigrants, vulnerable people in Israel. We need to build resilience to do justice.

16/06/2026

Shalom is God’s vision for the world, where every person has all that they need to flourish. This is the heart and goal of biblical justice.

Shalom is God's vision for the world, where every person has all that they need to flourish. This is the heart and goal of biblical justice.