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Embracing Advent with Awe
Last year, being pregnant invited me to reflect on Mary, her courage, her faith, and the anticipation of ...
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Now Thank We All Our God: A Thanksgiving Reflection
...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ...
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Thy Strong Word
I attended a memorial service at church over the weekend. A well-loved, well-known member of our congregation had ...
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing!”
In Celebration of Black History Month - Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Saturday, March 1, 2025 The Hymn ...
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October 31st Is Just around the Corner… BOO!
Halloween is Coming Soon Every October 31st, Christians around the world wonder if it’s okay for kids ...
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The Role of Music in Education
Let’s face it: we’ve all had a song stuck in our heads before. Sometimes, it stays for days! ...
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March 2024 Is Filled with Contemplation, Preparation, and Celebration!
Because Easter Sunday is a festival that is a “moveable celebration,” it will fall on March 31, ...
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Oh, Sing to the Lord!
When I first started teaching a few years ago, (okay, many years ago), my first classroom had a ...
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Make All of November a Month of Thanksgiving
Now that another Reformation celebration has passed, it’s time to gear up for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November ...
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A Pericope Preview of the Gospel Readings for Sunday Services
Sunday’s Gospel Lesson When I started teaching, I found it beneficial to give my fourth graders a preview ...
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