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Read ArticleWhat Do You Value? February 2025 Everyday Faith Calendar
“I don’t want to pray right now,” my two-and-a-half-year-old says. I know that these words don’t actually mean she doesn’t want the comfort of prayer, but she doesn’t want to go to bed....
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Read ArticleMusic of the Month: “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted: A Lenten Plainsong”
You would never guess that the source of this tune was not chant after hearing this piece. The pushing and pulling tension of chant complements this text in a way never before heard,...
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1:21Watch VideoUncovering Jesus' Teachings through Biblical Meals
Although meals today may be little more than fuel for our next activity, meals in Jesus' day were opportunities to share much more than food. In his new book, Pastor Kristopher Whitby explores how tur
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2:51Watch VideoUnderstanding Christian Marriage
How is the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Church the model we are to follow in marriage? Pastor David Shadday explores Scripture to answer this in his new, eight-session Bible study Reclai
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Read ArticleWhat the Old Testament Teaches About Vocation
There are plenty of places in the Bible to turn to when you need guidance. While the New Testament is filled with Christ’s parables that offer strong advice, the Old Testament is also...
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Read ArticleHow to Write Church Announcements That People Actually Read
If you’re looking to improve your church announcements, you’re not alone. You need to share pertinent information with your members in a way that gives them all the necessary information...
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Read ArticleHow Healthy Youth Ministry Addresses Vocation
In a recent Barna webinar, David Kinnaman said that the two words that best describe Generation Z (those born from around 1996 to 2010) are anxiety and ambition. The church is uniquely...
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Read ArticleAn Introduction to Symbolism in the Christian Church
Christian symbols are seen throughout history in sanctuaries, books, hymnals, and even architecture. They’re a pivotal part of the faith. Yet, throughout the years, many of their...
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Read ArticleWho Was John Chrysostom?
One of my favorite parts of teaching church history to high school students is assigning primary sources and hearing or reading their reactions. Works like Athanasius’s On the...
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Read ArticleHow to Use Your Church Management Software to Engage Visitors
Engaging visitors is a key part of any church communication strategy. While in-person interactions and communications are of the utmost importance, you can support your efforts with...
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Read ArticleWhat Is the Liturgy and the Divine Service?
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Read ArticleConnected in Christ: January 2025 Everyday Faith Calendar
My three-year-old and one-year-old had just thrown F5-level meltdowns for the first fifteen minutes of church (some of it in the pew, some of it in the nursery, some outside … you get the...
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Read ArticleDigging Deeper into Scripture: Luke 7:18–28
Visiting the homebound, the hospitalized, those living in nursing homes, and the imprisoned is a privilege and a joy. Those in such circumstances are welcoming and happy to receive...
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Read ArticleTop Christmas Arrangements for Pianists
Christmas music offers the opportunity for musicians to share moments of both sparkling exuberance and gentle peace. From the quiet preservice music to joyful hymns, Christmas piano...
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Read Article1 Corinthians: An Overview
Waves of the Aegean Sea lap the north shore of the Saronic Gulf in southeastern Greece. From Athens on the east end of the gulf to Cenchreae on the west, the apostle Paul had a 65-mile...
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Read ArticleCybersecurity Basics for Churches
At first glance, churches might seem like unlikely targets for cybercrime. After all, why target churches or nonprofit organizations when there’s more money to make by exploiting the...
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Read ArticleMusic of the Month: Christmastide Fughettas
Ornament your Christmas worship with delightful fughettas using Christmastide Fughettas! This large collection of fourteen hymn-based fugal settings by Donald Rotermund is creative and...
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0:53Watch VideoChrist-Centered Survival Kit for Young Men | Faith Notes Devotional
Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Men features nearly 100 devotions on topics like anxiety, isolation, bullying, and more. Each devotional points youth to God's truth, showing them
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0:47Watch VideoChrist-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women | Faith Notes Devotional
Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women features nearly 100 devotions on topics like anxiety, isolation, bullying, and more. Each devotional points youth to God's truth, showing th
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Read ArticleAwaiting the Resurrection: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
Saints are well-known figures in Church history. While you might not personally know every saint, their commitment to the faith and contributions are understood by their titles. Just as...
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