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In God’s House There Are Many (Zoom) Rooms

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:21 am   By Leah D. Schade

In the age of COVID-church, we’re rediscovering Jesus's astonishing truth: God’s house has many rooms.  Or, in this case, God’s house has many Zoom rooms! Read more

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10 Leadership Lessons from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:22 am   By Leah D. Schade

Here’s what I’ve learned about effective leadership from watching Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear – even when I disagree with him. Read more

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10 Tips for Keeping Your Earth Day Resolutions

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:22 am   By Leah D. Schade

Earth Day Resolutions are a lot like New Year’s Resolutions – if you don’t put metrics and accountability in place, your good intentions will fade like day-old hibiscus flowers.  So here are 10 ideas for keeping your Earth Day Resolutions. Read more

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We Need Climate Education in Schools: A High School Student Speaks Out

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:23 am   By Leah D. Schade

Climate education is a must for students facing an unprecedented challenge. Here is one student's call for educators to equip her generation with knowledge, strategies, and skills for dealing with the climate crisis. Read more

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10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Home

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:25 am   By Leah D. Schade

In the time of the coronavirus pandemic, here 10 ways to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day at home, right in your living space and neighborhood. Read more

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Governor Andy Beshear Takes Us to Church: 5 Lessons from COVID-19 Briefings

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:26 am   By Leah D. Schade

The way Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear conducts his daily COVID-19 briefings is a master class in how to be and do church more effectively. Read more

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A COVID-19 Easter: The Gospel of Mark is Just What We Need

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:26 am   By Leah D. Schade

The women ran from the tomb afraid.  Words failed them. Mark’s Gospel in the midst of a fearful, COVID-19 Easter is exactly the story we need.  Read more

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Living in a Maundy Thursday World: COVID-19 and Holy Week

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:27 am   By Leah D. Schade

Because of COVID-19, I’m thinking about the Maundy Thursday rituals of foot washing and communion in a different way this year. It seems we are living in a Maundy Thursday world. Read more

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We Are ‘Hosanna People’: Palm Sunday and Coronavirus

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:27 am   By Leah D. Schade

Palm Sunday's 'Hosanna' takes on a new meaning when facing the coronavirus epidemic. What it means to be 'Hosanna people' in the age of COVID-19. Read more

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6 Tips for Avoiding Zoom Fatigue in the Age of COVID-19

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:27 am   By Leah D. Schade

I already teach online, so I should be used to using Zoom non-stop during the COVID-19 crisis, right? Actually, I’m learning that there are limits. Here are 6 tips for avoiding videoconference burn-out. Read more

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