Holy Week is a season for reflection and soul-searching, a week to re-trace the steps of Jesus toward the cross and to contemplate the depth of God’s love. During this week, Christ followers and spiritual inquirers from all around the globe will be focused once again on the events that led to the death, burial, … More Holy Week: Re-Tracing the Steps of Jesus

Easter is coming a little early this year, well before the dogwoods bloom. Christmas is always on December 25. Why is Easter not on the same date every year? Last year Easter was on April 9. This year we will celebrate Easter on March 31. Next year Easter comes on April 20, just as the … More Before the Dogwoods Bloom: How the Date for Easter Is Chosen

Irish singer and songwriter, Bono, of the band U2 confesses, “I believe Jesus is the Son of God; if we could be more like him, the world would be transformed.” It’s one thing to confess, “I believe in Jesus.” It’s another thing to learn and live by a Jesus worldview. Cultivating a Jesus worldview is … More 10 Practices to Help Us Cultivate a Jesus Worldview

One good way to affirm and encourage the students in your church is to invite them to regularly participate in the life and liturgy of the church. In I Timothy 4:12 Paul advises his young protégé, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in … More Empowering the Next Generation: 5 Reasons We Invite Our Students to Lead in Worship