a short survey of the new testament (youth ministry lessons)
Because it is the foundational text for the Christian faith, a survey of the New Testament helps...
a short survey of the old testament (youth ministry lessons)
Building on my introduction to the bible lesson, the next step is to do a survey of the Old...
an introduction to the Bible (youth ministry lessons)
As I step into my new role as Director of Family Ministries at St. Edward's, I've been evaluating...
a short survey of the new testament (youth ministry lessons)
Because it is the foundational text for the Christian faith, a survey of the New Testament helps...
a short survey of the old testament (youth ministry lessons)
Building on my introduction to the bible lesson, the next step is to do a survey of the Old...
an introduction to the Bible (youth ministry lessons)
As I step into my new role as Director of Family Ministries at St. Edward's, I've been evaluating...
reflections on the catechism: human nature
What does it mean to be human, especially from a Biblical Christian worldview? With all of the...
a letter to the people of the Church in my community
As a student of the Living Word, a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, and a seeker of...
how to read the book of psalms
The Book of Psalms gives us some of the most beautiful poetry ever written. It's part prayer, part...
a psalm of david, when he fled from absalom his son
I'll be honest. Just writing this stuff on how to lament is tough. I've gotten feedback as I share...
lament: a perspective on sadness in the bible
Wanna know something that drives me crazy? Happiness. Not all happiness. I’m very pro-happiness. I...
Jesus is like topsoil [4 thoughts about our relationship with Christ]
I'm a sucker for a good simile. Especially ones that help me understand my faith. Statements like,...
9 songs that inspire my christian faith
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” These are some insightful words from Plato.
the #codexinstagramus initiative: a bible photography project
What if you could only use pictures to tell the story of the Gospel? I've been thinking a great...
carrying christmas
My husband and I will celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary on Wednesday. On Friday, I'll remove...
SERVE.
caring for the sick [an #activistfaith guide to the pandemic]
When you're in the midst of a global pandemic, caring for the sick isn't likely the first thing on...
how to be life-giving through gifts-based ministry
Note: The article Life-Giving through Gifts-Based Ministry was originally written for a series...
a pregnancy of the heart (our story of saying “yes” to #adoption)
She loves to be tickled. When most kids would squirm and ask you to stop, my...
the #activistfaith voter guide to the presidential elections
I'm pretty much over the drama with the current election cycle. Is it just me, or are the...
after three years in jail, this guy has an (awesome) dream for his community
Overcoming the impacts of poverty requires the breaking of cycles. And that's exactly what Alexis...
how get #elfontheshelf to preach it!
Like many other families, the Christmas stuff comes out and get set up almost immediately after...