by Steve Thomason | Mar 6, 2011 | Spiritual Formation
In our culture it is very easy to feel tossed back and forth by the craziness of life. Between homework, practice, a job, friends, church, texting, “drama”, parents fighting, friends fighting, nations fighting, people dying, it can get overwhelming...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 28, 2011 | Spiritual Formation, Theology
Lent begins next Wednesday, March 9th, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. Many people describe Lent as a journey. That is an especially interesting metaphor for me since the Lenten Vespers of 2010 is where my journey into Grace really took off. Lent was early last...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 22, 2011 | Spiritual Formation
This is a simple diagram that maps the phases of Spiritual Formation articulated by the medieval mystics.
by Steve Thomason | Feb 14, 2011 | Youth Ministry
Over the past few months of working in youth ministry at Grace, I have noticed some things. As I sit in front of the congregation Sunday after Sunday and look out on all the faces, I’ve noticed that there are not a huge amount of high school students in worship. I am...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 31, 2011 | Youth Ministry
Here is a simple 30-question Bible Knowledge Quiz based on the lectures I’ve given in Catechism this year. Click the links to download the files. The Quiz The Answer Key
by Steve Thomason | Jan 27, 2011 | Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry
This is an exerpt from the ELCA website concerning the basic needs of youth. It is extracted from the article that outlines the philosophy and methodology of the confirmation process. I thought this was really good: Three Basic Needs As congregations strive to bring...
