Tag Archives: Hope

Journey to the Cross

Here we are in the first days of Lent.  During this season, we stand in the shadow of the cross and come face to face with the messiness of our lives. It is our challenge to keep our eyes on … Continue reading

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Carrying the Cross

Earlier in the year I was with some of our new acolytes. They had come out on a Saturday morning to be trained to help lead worship. They were going in pairs to light the altar candles for the first … Continue reading

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An “Imposter” Faith

A recent CNN article talks about the recently published book “Almost Christian” by Kendra Creasy Dean. The book looks at the changing face of Christianity for teenagers, but perhaps not in the way you might expect. It argues that teenagers … Continue reading

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What Do Kids See?

A few weeks ago I was leading a game about being the body of Christ and working together with our Sunday School kids. I wanted them to see that we all have to work together to do things — even … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Welcome to the NEW Children, Youth and Family Ministries Blog. Through this blog, we want to share the good things happening in our churches. We want to help leaders find ideas and resources and be refreshed. We want to build … Continue reading

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