The greatest story
Faith in Action

The greatest story

Focal verse “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people’” (Luke 2:10). Reflection The…
Gratitude around the table

Gratitude around the table

As loved ones gather to share a meal, many take time to reflect on the blessings of the past year. These five simple, family-friendly activities invite creativity, connection and gratitude—toward…
Seeing our neighbors
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Seeing our neighbors

Focal verse “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). Reflection As soon as I woke my son to get him…
On being brave
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On being brave

What does it take to be brave these days? And why be brave? Children lead throughout the Bible in all kinds of scary situations, giving us courageous imaginations for bravery…
Love your enemies
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Love your enemies

Focal verse “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat…
Now in session
Faith in Action

Now in session

Nolan Rothe was so eager to attend his first Little Lutherans congregational meeting at Calvary Lutheran in Richland Hills, Texas, that he could barely comprehend the idea of his older…
Be where your feet are
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Be where your feet are

Focal verse “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it” (Proverbs 3:27). Reflection Every fall, our town of…
Catching faith
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Catching faith

When we introduced my son Jack to baseball, I had a lot of advice. When he batted, I encouraged him to bend his knees. While playing catch, I drilled, “Keep…
Being present
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Being present

Focal verse “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34). Reflection We’re thick in the middle of…
Strengthening roots
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Strengthening roots

Focal verse “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the…
We’re in this together
Faith in Action

We’re in this together

Focal verse “Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10). Reflection As the sun set on an unusually warm spring day, our small town…