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3 Tips for Resolving Conflict in the Church Family

As with any family, our church families may be riddled with tension, drama and hurt-feelings. Whether it’s a disagreement over the VBS curriculum, general butting heads in a board meeting, or merely...

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Comfort for Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep, Part 1

Part I: The Why of Taking our Children to Church Full of frustration and embarrassment I am driving away. Away from the staring faces, away from the haughty looks, away from the very place I should...

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For All Who Are Weary

Whether you’re married, a mother, or working outside the home, one fact is true about the vast majority of women these days. We’re exhausted. We’re stressed out, overcommitted, tired, and dissatisfied...

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Comfort for Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep, Part 2

by Keri Wolfmueller Understanding Age Appropriate Behavior Greetings!  If you are just now joining us, please see Comfort for Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep, Part 1. Surprisingly, one of...

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So Your Husband Just Received His First Call…

Dear Sisters in Christ, It was June 26, 2005.  On that day my husband was ordained and installed as a pastor in the Lord’s Church.  I remember it well.  There was an illicit buzz in the heavy, hot air...

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Graduation and Life Long Vocation

By Elisabeth Urtel   The unsolicited question to college graduates, to which there is no single correct response: “What do you see yourself doing in the future?  Where do you plan on going with that?”...

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Gift of the Liturgy for Those with Toddlers

By Bethany Kilcrease Want a greater appreciation for the practicality of liturgical worship? You need a baby and/or toddler — preferably one with a lot of enthusiasm for life who will divert your...

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Talking Sheep: The Role of Laity in the Church

By Vanessa Rasanen I’ve never been known for my tact. I rarely say the right thing, and even when I do I usually say it in the completely wrong way. Perhaps it would be better to remedy this problem by...

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On Lenten Worship with Children

By Shelley Mielke Last night’s midweek Lenten worship.  Full of pondering and solemnity and introspection and a deepening understanding of what our Savior did for us on the cross.  Yes? Yes it was....

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I’m Failing to Parent in the Pew

By Vanessa Rasanen That Sunday was pretty much like any other, except my husband actually had the day off work and was able to join us for church. I don’t know if having him there with us caused me to...

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3 Tips for Resolving Conflict in the Church Family

As with any family, our church families may be riddled with tension, drama and hurt-feelings. Whether it’s a disagreement over the VBS curriculum, general butting heads in a board meeting, or merely...

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Comfort for Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep, Part 1

Part I: The Why of Taking our Children to Church Full of frustration and embarrassment I am driving away. Away from the staring faces, away from the haughty looks, away from the very place I should...

View Article

For All Who Are Weary

Whether you’re married, a mother, or working outside the home, one fact is true about the vast majority of women these days. We’re exhausted. We’re stressed out, overcommitted, tired, and dissatisfied...

View Article


Comfort for Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep, Part 2

by Keri Wolfmueller Understanding Age Appropriate Behavior Greetings!  If you are just now joining us, please see Comfort for Those Tending to the Lord’s Littlest Sheep, Part 1. Surprisingly, one of...

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So Your Husband Just Received His First Call…

Dear Sisters in Christ, It was June 26, 2005.  On that day my husband was ordained and installed as a pastor in the Lord’s Church.  I remember it well.  There was an illicit buzz in the heavy, hot air...

View Article


Graduation and Life Long Vocation

By Elisabeth Urtel   The unsolicited question to college graduates, to which there is no single correct response: “What do you see yourself doing in the future?  Where do you plan on going with that?”...

View Article

Gift of the Liturgy for Those with Toddlers

By Bethany Kilcrease Want a greater appreciation for the practicality of liturgical worship? You need a baby and/or toddler — preferably one with a lot of enthusiasm for life who will divert your...

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Talking Sheep: The Role of Laity in the Church

By Vanessa Rasanen I’ve never been known for my tact. I rarely say the right thing, and even when I do I usually say it in the completely wrong way. Perhaps it would be better to remedy this problem by...

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On Lenten Worship with Children

By Shelley Mielke Last night’s midweek Lenten worship.  Full of pondering and solemnity and introspection and a deepening understanding of what our Savior did for us on the cross.  Yes? Yes it was....

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I’m Failing to Parent in the Pew

By Vanessa Rasanen That Sunday was pretty much like any other, except my husband actually had the day off work and was able to join us for church. I don’t know if having him there with us caused me to...

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