creative faith formation resources
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CHRISTMAS

NEW - A GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS FEASTING

The 12 days of christmas

The good news of Christmas is so rich and wonderful that it spills over and calls us to eat, drink, celebrate, dance and sing for an entire twelve days. This guide is for anyone seeking to explore and deepen the playful and formative practice of Christmas feasting.

​Our hope is that these ideas, meditations, recipes, and reflections will give you simple and tangible ways to respond to God’s amazing gift of love in Jesus!  

​Let the feasting begin!
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"The twelve days of Christmas calls to celebrate the gift of Jesus in a spirit of deep gratitude."  Matt Timms / Author
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ADVENT

the jesse tree

​The Jesse Tree helps us enter more fully into the church season of Advent, which anticipates the coming of Jesus through 24 stories of the Old Testament.

​Buy the book and find a link to download the symbols to cut out and hang on your tree!
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"When God's ageless story is told in this way, it's beauty rings true for those who know it well and those hungry to learn it." Aaron Antoon / Worship Leader
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CHRISTMAS

GODBIRTH

The things we put out during the holidays fill our homes with light, joy, remembrance and festivity.  When the time is right, they are carefully wrapped and lovingly put away until the next year.  My hope is that you'll read this book of poems during the twelve days of Christmas.  As you read, I hope they stir in you the rich joy and sweet hope that can be found during the Christmas season.

34 poems written over a period of three years collected into a book to read on a quiet evening by the fire during the holiday season.
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"If you want to move someone's heart - poetry is your only choice." Tim Brown / President Emeritus WTS
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EPIPHANY, LENT OR EASTER

THE JESUS QUESTIONS

In every situation, Jesus had a specific and thoughtful question to ask every potential disciple.  Questions such as: Why are you so afraid? (Mark 4:40) Who do you say I am? (Mark 8:29) What do you want? (John 1:38) Will you really lay down your life for me? (John 13:38) 

Each person draws one question to reflect on for a week. Then, gather and share together your thoughts, ideas, prayers, and questions. Reflection questions are provided for each question to help deepen engagement.
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"Will you really lay down your life for me?"  - Jesus
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LENT

THE REASON LOVE REACHES

A collection of poems for the season of Lent.  Forty poems - one for each day. Poems to shed light on your path as you journey home.
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"I grew up thinking that Jesus was a subject to be studied instead of a person to be encountered and enjoyed. These poems are an invitation into the deep aches and rich joy of divine presence."  Matt Postma / InterVarsity
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EVERY LITURGICAL SEASON 

HAIKU BIBLE STUDY / 2022 - 2023

Haiku Bible Study is practice that explores the lectionary. The idea is simple: Start by summarizing each of the four scripture passages for a given Sunday. Then write a haiku (short little poem) based on the common theme. Haiku Bible Study can be a personal practice or gather together with others in a group and share your creative insights.
​Sept 22 - Aug 23

See my Haiku's on my INSTAGRAM
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"My hope is that Haiku Bible Study will be a practice that roots you deeply in the Scriptures"  Sam Gutierrez
Sam Gutierrez  |  Print and Poem