Students often say one of their biggest takeaways from Confirmation is a clearer understanding of the Trinity—one of the most complex doctrines for a young teen to grasp. Using the easy-to-read bookThe Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith by Phil Tallon, students begin to unpack …
That was my question when I arrived at Schweitzer as the new Student Director. I had never been to any camp, much less a faith-based one, and I couldn’t understand why we needed to take students off-site for a week to have a spiritual experience. …
Many of us will find ourselves in the role of caregiver to another at some point in our lives. We may need to care for family members or close friends, or we may be a professional caregiver. We may volunteer for the caregiver role, or …
With the new year upon us, many of us find ourselves taking an inventory of our lives, thinking throughquestions like what went well this year and what habits we want to pick up in the new year. However, even as we examine many areas of …
As we enter a new year, we continue our yearlong journey through the Gospel of John. We began this journey last Easter. Since then, we’ve listened to Jesus’ teaching. We’ve seen the signs. We’ve watched the growing tension as “the light shines in the darkness, …
During this Advent season, we continue our yearlong journey through the Gospel of John as we turn to John 12. Our series up to this point has taken us through the ministry of Jesus. We’ve heard his teaching, witnessed his miracles, and seen the growing …
How to Use This Advent Calendar We invite you to take a journey following the path Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Along the way, pause each day to reflect on Scripture, listen to a song of the season, and prepare your heart …
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” The haunting and ancient song “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” includes words that speak of oppressive, even terrifying situations. Captivity, mourning, tyranny, and gloom are only some of the shadows that darken these verses. Yet, strangely, we are repeatedly told …
Many in our community have faced profound hardship and endured cycles of dysfunction, yet they hold a strong desire for change. They long to leave behind a painful past and build a future grounded in hope and stability—but often lack the support, skills, and resources …
Many in our community have faced profound hardship and endured cycles of dysfunction, yet they hold a strong desire for change. They long to leave behind a painful past and build a future grounded in hope and stability—but often lack the support, skills, and resources …