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Seize Teachable Moments and Point Children Toward a Loving God

Michele Morin8 Comments
Seize Teachable Moments Point Children Toward Loving God

On the first Sunday of every month, everyone in our Sunday school gathers in the sanctuary for a short teaching time followed by muffins, juice, coffee, and shenanigans before the sticky trail of crumbs takes us all to our regular classes. When I can, I like to use that time to reassure the kids that… Continue reading Seize Teachable Moments and Point Children Toward a Loving God

Do You Ever Have the Feeling that Prayer Doesn’t Really Work?

Michele Morin51 Comments
Do You Ever Feel As If Prayer Doesn't Really Work?

Prayer is hard work, perhaps because it's hard to quantify. I can spend fifteen minutes praying or fifteen minutes cleaning the bathroom. The results of one are far more obvious than the other--at least in the moment. But what about the long term "results?" And exactly what do we mean when we talk about "results"… Continue reading Do You Ever Have the Feeling that Prayer Doesn’t Really Work?

Happy Pentecost! But What Does It Mean And How Do I Celebrate?

Michele Morin48 Comments
What Does Pentecost Mean and How Do I Celebrate?

Advent is my favorite space on the church calendar. I understand the season as preparation and a solemn but celebratory time of waiting. Lent is longer, and I find myself losing focus, but I appreciate the invitation to reckon with Christ's offering up of himself and to examine my own heart before diving into the… Continue reading Happy Pentecost! But What Does It Mean And How Do I Celebrate?