Tools for a Life of Faith

• Daily Toolbox. One-page daily devotional with scripture readings and prayer suggestions, available from the "This week" calendar listing on the home page (http://www.st-michael-lutheran-church.org/).
  • Click the "Daily Toolbox" link in the calendar listing to download the file to your computer. The files are in Microsoft Word format. Mac OSX users can use TextEdit to read the files if you do not have Microsoft Word.
  • If a PDF version of the file is available, a linked labeled "PDF" will appear next to "Daily Toolbox". PDF files can be read using the free Acrobat Reader program.
  • If you do not see a "This week" listing on the right-hand side of the home page, make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.
  • An archive of all available Daily Toolboxes is available here.
• Weekly Devotionals from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
• Christmas Blessings for the Home [PDF]
• Weekly Family Table Devotions

• September 3, 2006, James 1:17-27 [PDF]
• September 10, 2006, James 2:1-17, Mark 7:24-37 [PDF]
• September 17, 2006, James 3:1-12 [PDF]
• September 24, 2006, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a [PDF]
• October 1, 2006, James 5:13-20 [PDF]

A FaithChest is a box/chest given to someone who is baptized. The FaithChest is the place for the newly baptized and their family to keep memories from a life of faith (baptismal candle, certificates, etc). If you'd like to learn more about FaithChests, you can look on the Youth and Family Institute website at: http://www.youthandfamilyinstitute.org/services_faithchest.html.

Tools for a Life of Faith WORDshops offer practical tips and ideas for growing in your relationship with God. Each WORDshop will focus on an aspect of a life of faith. The first WORDshop was on Prayer on Wednesday, September 13, followed by Giving on October 11 and Service on November 8. WORDshops on Reading the Bible, Nurturing Relationships and Worship will take place on January 10, February 7 and March 7. You are invited to come for a light supper at 6 PM and the WORDshop will run from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Child care is provided.

The WORDshops are inspired by the book "Real Faith for Real Life" by Pastor Mike Foss. If you are interested in learning more about any of the tools discussed in the WORDshops, you can borrow a copy of the book from the church.