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Tolkien, Friendship, and the Power of Ordinary Faithfulness

Sam Luce

Episode snapshot Guest: Dr. Bill Fliss (Curator, J.R.R. Tolkien Collection at Marquette University) Big idea: Tolkien’s stories don’t just feature […]

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Defining, Recognizing and Righting Bible Lite Strategy

Matt Markins

“Let’s eat Grandma.” “Let’s eat, Grandma.” Commas save lives. As a bit of a WordNerd, I chuckle to myself every […]

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How the Church Can Welcome Families of Kids with Special Needs

Shawn Thornton

Most church leaders truly want to be welcoming. Yet for families raising children with special needs, Sunday morning can instead […]

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Four Simple Ways Small Group Leaders Can Prepare to Lead Well

Kerri Muir

God has called us to love and care for the least of these, and that includes one of His most […]

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Helping Kids Belong: Practical Ways to Help Kids Connect at Church

Catherine Hwang-Jin

A few years ago, my kids and I walked excitedly toward our new community pool. We had just moved from […]

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How to Talk with Your Child About Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection

Ed Gossien

On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus began a conversation with Peter that started with the words, “Follow […]

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New Creation Hope for Us and the Next Generation

Barnabas Piper

“Why would anyone want to bring children into this horrid world?” I imagine many of us have heard someone pose […]

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After the Easter Egg Hunt: New Easter Traditions for Preteens

Sean Sweet

When I picture Easter, the primary images in my mind are not bunnies, Peeps, or colorful eggs. They are the […]

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The God Who Became Man — and Why It Changes Everything

Champ Thornton

If you ever visit the Art Institute of Chicago, don’t get too close to the paintings. The guards may wonder […]

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Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Funerals

Sam Luce

As a pastor, I went to more funerals than most people. As a result, my kids go to more funerals […]

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Why Memory Verses Are a Formational Tool — 5 Memory Verses for Families This Easter

Shawna Murlin

I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might . . . Prove my Bible expertise in […]

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Making Holy Week a Family Event

Curt Hale

Let’s start with a scenario. Your daughter’s softball team has a tournament this weekend, and her uniform is currently lying […]

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Two Great Ideas to Engage Kids and Families on Easter Sunday!

Lori Buck

It’s almost Easter — the time of year when more families visit church than any other time through the calendar […]