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The Spiritual Practice of Bible Journaling

June 3, 2022 By Traci Smith Leave a Comment

I’m on vacation for a little while.. a great time to work on some spiritual practices that have become important to me in recent weeks and months.

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Filed Under: Spiritual Practices Tagged With: art, Bible, Bible Study, Christian formation, Traci Smith

Holding onto Hope in Another Pandemic Lent

March 2, 2022 By Allison Sandlin Liles Leave a Comment

As we enter into our third Lent of the pandemic, I’m grateful for the muscle memory and predictable patterns I have created for this season. T

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year, Prayer, Spiritual Practices Tagged With: Ash Wednesday, faith at home, Lent, Prayer, SALT, Traci Smith

Fostering Faith Formation at Home during Lent

February 25, 2022 By Victoria Hoppes 1 Comment

The complete list of activities and supplies included with our church’s Lent at Home kit.

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Filed Under: Lent, Prayer Tagged With: Christian formation, coronavirus, faith at home, Illustrated Children's Ministry, Lent, Prayer, Traci Smith

Blessing of the Backpacks Tags and Resources

August 1, 2021 By Traci Smith Leave a Comment

Our church participated in our community back-to-school fair and it was a simple way to give a little love to kids going back to school, and it was cost effective.

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Preparing for Pentecost

May 18, 2021 By Traci Smith Leave a Comment

Pentecost is the day when the Holy Spirit comes from heaven like a rushing wind. It’s full of symbolism… flame, wind, water, the dove. It’s a rich time to do fun crafts or activities as a family to celebrate this important day in the Christian year. The color of pentecost is RED.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: crafts with kids, Pentecost, Traci Smith

Seven ways to observe Lent at home, with kids

March 9, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish 1 Comment

A roundup of ideas and resources to help you and your family go the distance this Lent.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Busted Halo, Forward Movement, Illustrated Children's Ministry, Lent, Music, Prayer, pretzels, Traci Smith, Vibrant Faith at Home, YouTube

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