The Ninefold Path of Jesus by Mark Scandrette
Mark Scandrette explores the beatitudes and converts them into nine practices to follow the way of Jesus in everyday life.
Between | The Liminal Space of Adolescence
Note: The following post was first published in 2018, when I first started to serve as a pastor at Easter Lutheran Church. I have slightly edited it and reposted today, because the Relationship Retreat will soon be upon us. A terrifying event quickly approaches. It’s...
The Art Pastor’s Guide to Lent
What is Lent? This PowerPoint introduces the student to the idea that Lent is like a journey of spiritual spring cleaning. We walk for 40 days, practicing the disciplines of fasting, prayer, and service to prepare our hearts for Easter.
Where is the Hope?
A reflection on four experiences that leave me wondering, “Where is the hope?”
Milestones On A Young Person’s Faith Journey
This graphic represents nine milestones that mark a young person’s faith journey: baptism, starting school, receiving a Bible, first communion, finishing elementary school, youth service project, Confirmation, driver’s license, and high school graduation. The PowerPoint walks through each milestone.
