Spiritual Disciplines

This four part study looks at the postures we take as Christians. It uses the story of Exodus to help us to see how God continues to be faithful to us.

We want our young people engaged in prayer, reading Scripture, confession and absolution, worship, and service. This study is designed to help teens to deeply understand these practices and discover how God desires to serve each of us through them. It should also give language, modeling, and ideas for practice so that as the Holy Spirit empowers them, they may regularly engage God’s gifts in these practices.

The topics for these studies are spiritual practices which are important for Christians, regardless of age. As an intergenerational study, supportive adults and parents can regularly serve as examples in these practices and young people who are learning to incorporate them in their everyday life. This is a four part study that can be used in a variety of settings.

We have many amazing Christians who can help guide us and answers our questions. But first generation Christians like the Colossians struggled. This devotion looks at the questions they had and the answers God gave through Paul.

Cultivating habits of prayer can be a challenging and even confusing. However, there are things we can do to inspire and encourage the students in our care. This article and resources can help promote personal prayer in the lives of our youth.

It’s true, fasting isn’t necessary. But it can be good. This article helps us to think about the value of fasting as we approach Lent and how we can do it as a spiritual practice for our benefit.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and during this season, we take time to think about all that we’re thankful for. One thing we are thankful for is God’s gifts! Let’s talk about what those gifts are, and how we can show our gratitude.

What Does it Mean to be Lutheran? explores how the Lutheran tradition delights in the tensions of Scripture, even if it is a challenge to hold these tensions together. Participants will learn how the Lutheran tradition confesses that Jesus is at the center of our salvation, faith, and life.