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Teaching the Twelve Apostles: Matthew
This month, we learn a bit about Matthew, one of the Gospel writers. We begin with introductory key verses regarding his work and calling by Jesus, followed by teaching regarding the...
May 2020 Everyday Faith Calendar
Overwhelmed, bored, lonely, stressed, anxious, frustrated, sad, concerned, depleted, stretched … these are all words that you may be feeling right now. This is the list that was...
8:44I Will Not Be Afraid | Children's Book Storytime with Michelle Medlock Adams
Spend time with Michelle Medlock Adams as she reads her Christian children's book, I Will Not Be Afraid. See how our all-powerful, loving God as faithful to us because of Jesus' sacrifice and forgiven
Grasping at Routine: Our Need for a Daily Schedule
In the beginning was . . . routine. In the first verses of Genesis 1, routine is immediately evident. God designed His majestic creation with order. Before there was even a sun in the...
Easter Teaching Activities for Families
Easter is always a special celebration of Christ’s victory. This year is no different. Jesus still died on the cross, rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven—and that’s worth...
Celebrating Easter at Home
I know for me the idea of not having Easter at my church is strange. Easter is always the most beautiful service: lilies lining the altar, white and gold banners everywhere, beautiful...
Teaching Little Ones: About the Altar
Church services can sometimes be confusing for little ones. They will have questions about what they are seeing. Teaching young children about the individual parts of the church service...
March 2020 Everyday Faith Calendar
I don’t know exactly what your phone looks like or more specifically what you choose to keep on your phone. If your phone is anything like mine, I am guessing you keep pictures stored...
The Little Things are the Big Things
If you were to ask me what is most important to me, I would tell you things like my family, faith, and friends. You know. All the things that are supposed to be the most important....
Focusing on Christ’s Love during Lent
Looking back on my childhood, I distinctly remember two things about the season of Lent. The first was choosing to give up something that I enjoyed for forty days (typically this was...
Teaching the Twelve Apostles: Judas Iscariot
This month’s blog will present perhaps the most challenging apostle of the Twelve, Judas Iscariot. I will begin with introductory key verses, followed by a few notes on the life of...
Teaching Little Ones about: Pastor’s Vestments
Church services can sometimes be confusing for little ones. Why is it so quiet? Why does pastor wear that funny robe? Why do we say the same thing every week? Teaching young children...
Faith Building Tips | Lutheran Life Spring 2019
This issue of Lutheran Life shares faith-building tips for all ages and stages.
February 2020 Everyday Faith Calendar
The last thing that anyone wants to read right after the beginning of the new year is any kind of post about setting a goal or resolution, picking a word, or setting an intention....
Teaching Children How to Pray
I will always remember the surprise and joy of listening to my brother’s first spontaneous prayer. In our family of six, my parents strove to lead nightly devotions and prayers. Though...
The Christmas Season as Outreach for Your VBS
As a child, the sounds of bells and Christmas carols, the smells of pine and cookies, and the love of Christ in the air are all things I loved about the holidays. My top three memories...
A “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Party for Fourth and Fifth Graders
This Advent season is a good time to engage your upper elementary students. Here is a fun idea for them to go on an adventure exploring the Scriptures to discover more about the newborn...
How to Engage Parents with Your Sunday School
As you say goodbye to your students and watch them walk down the hall, hand in hand with their parents, do you ever wonder: Are they discussing the Bible with their kids? Are the...