Advent is nearly here, and the excitement for Christmas is palpable. For families with children,..

Advent, family, Family faith

I hate to admit it, but when I think about Christmas, joy at the birth of the Christ-child is not..

Advent, Christmas

With holidays and family gatherings just around the corner, it’s a great time to consider using..

Advent, Intergenerational Ministry

The season of Advent is frequently eclipsed by the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping squeezed..

Advent, family, family dinner, Family faith

Summer service is winding down, fall kick-off is around the corner, and—believe it or not—it is..

Events and Holidays, Advent, Christmas, holiday, Holidays, christmas activities

"Truly he taught us to love one another.His law is love and his gospel is peace.Chains shall he..

Children Ministry, General Ministry, Advent, Christmas

Recently, the mom of one of the fifth graders in my ministry sent me a video from when the girl was..

Children Ministry, Advent, Christmas

"Now is the earth a dreary place, A troubled place, a weary place. Peace has hidden her lovely face

Advent, Christmas