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Embracing Evangelism on the Feast of Saint Philip

October 11, 2021 By Eric Liles Leave a Comment

I am absolutely fascinated when people in the Bible are picked up and moved by the Holy Spirit.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Acts, Acts of the Apostles, baptism, Bible Study, evangelism, Philip

The Good Book Club Grows in Us – Continued Family Connections

April 13, 2018 By Melody Wilson Shobe Leave a Comment

The Good Book Club helps us make connections with Scripture stories, our own stories, our family story, and with one another.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Acts, art, children, The Good Book Club, young children

The Good Book Club with Teens – My Family Update

April 7, 2018 By Nurya Love Parish 5 Comments

We are going too fast, with too many commitments, in too many places.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Acts, Bible, Forward Movement, The Good Book Club

The Good Book Club with Teenagers (Part 4 of 4)

February 9, 2018 By Nurya Love Parish 2 Comments

I’m committed to raising kids not just to go to church, but to understand they ARE the church. Luke and Acts tells exactly that story.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Acts, Lent, Luke, teenagers, teens, The Good Book Club

The Good Book Club with Kids: Setting Up for Success (Part 3 of 4)

February 8, 2018 By Melody Wilson Shobe Leave a Comment

I know that for my family to engage in a Lenten practice it needs to be simple and achievable.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Acts, Bible, children, Luke, The Good Book Club, young children

The Good Book Club is Coming! (Part 1 of 4)

February 6, 2018 By Rachel Jones Leave a Comment

Today, Rachel Jones introduces the Good Book Club. Stay tuned! Next, Melody Shobe will walk you through getting ready with young children.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Acts, Bible, Lent, Luke, Presiding Bishop, The Good Book Club

Word and Deed – The Feast of St. Stephen

December 26, 2017 By Dorian Del Priore 1 Comment

I want my kids to be tender with the vulnerable and disadvantaged, serving their neighbor with compassion. I also want them to be able to share the Good News of how God is working in their lives.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Acts, saints, St. Stephen

When Siblings Dwell Together in Unity

May 18, 2017 By Kimberlee Conway Ireton Leave a Comment

My kids shared something in common, peacefully – and I caught a glimpse of the kingdom of God.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Acts, Bible, Psalms 133, siblings, unity

St. Stephen tells bold truths. Do I encourage that from my children?

December 26, 2016 By Allison Sandlin Liles Leave a Comment

My daughter has outgrown her bold statements. But now I miss her brutal honesty.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Acts, boldness, honesty, St. Stephen, truth

Q: “Who lives… who dies… who tells your story?” A: St. Luke, Apostle.

October 18, 2016 By Nurya Love Parish 5 Comments

The musical’s haunting refrain inspires my gratitude for St. Luke’s ministry of storytelling.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Acts, apostles, discipleship, Family, Hamilton, saints, St. Luke

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