God’s Story: From Creation to You — A Confirmation Workbook

Faith is more than memorizing answers. It’s discovering where you fit inside God’s story.

God’s Story: From Creation to You is an engaging, visual, and interactive confirmation workbook designed especially for middle school and early high school students. Rooted in Lutheran theology and written in a relatable, honest voice, this workbook helps students move beyond “church facts” into a deeper understanding of Scripture, faith, identity, and belonging.

From Creation and the Fall to Jesus, the Sacraments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the life of the Church, students are invited to explore the big picture of God’s love through creative activities, reflection questions, real-life connections, and accessible teaching.

Inside you’ll find:

• Interactive lessons covering major biblical stories and themes

• Lutheran teachings explained in ways teens can actually understand

• Reflection questions and journaling prompts

• Visual learning tools, graphics, timelines, and creative activities

• Connections between Scripture and everyday life

• Space for students to wrestle with questions, doubts, and faith growth

• A welcoming approach for different learning styles and attention needs

Perfect for:

• Confirmation programs

• Youth ministry classes

• Church small groups

• Christian schools

• Families exploring faith together

This workbook reminds students that confirmation is not graduation from faith—it is an invitation into a lifelong journey with God.

Because the story of faith did not end in the Bible.

It continues in you.

Grief begins where love once bloomed, and that love never fades.
Pregnancy loss leaves families holding dreams that will never be cradled, lullabies that will never be sung, and futures that feel painfully empty. In the quiet after loss, when words fail and hearts ache, The Love That Remains offers daily comfort, hope, and gentle reminders that you are not alone even in sorrow.
This 30-day devotional by Rev. Dr. Erin Marie Burns, a pastor and mother who understands the depths of this grief, is a compassionate companion for those navigating the heartbreak of miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. Each day provides:

• Thoughtful Scripture reflections

• Honest and tender devotions

• Heartfelt prayers for when words are hard to find

• Simple spiritual practices to guide healing

Whether you are a grieving parent, grandparent, sibling, or a loved one walking alongside someone in pain, these pages create sacred space to honor the life that was lost and the enduring love that remains.
Let this devotional be a light in the darkness, a whisper of hope, and a reminder that God’s presence holds you through every tear, question, and quiet moment.
Because love doesn’t end here.

Pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death—shatters the hearts of parents and often leaves faith leaders feeling unequipped to respond. Sacred Care is a compassionate, theologically grounded, and practical guide written specifically for pastors, chaplains, and spiritual caregivers who are called to walk alongside families in their most tender moments of grief.

Drawing from personal experience, theological reflection, and years of pastoral ministry, Rev. Dr. Erin Marie Burns offers real-world tools and heartfelt wisdom to help caregivers show up with grace and confidence. This guide gently empowers leaders to provide comfort that is both spiritually rooted and emotionally attuned.

Inside you'll find:

• Deep theological insights on the personhood of unborn children

• Pastoral care strategies for hospital visits, memorials, and long-term support

• Prayers, blessings, and liturgies for various types of loss

• Guidance on sibling grief, rainbow babies, and family dynamics

• Inclusive and trauma-informed language to avoid common pastoral missteps

• Self-care practices for caregivers navigating the emotional toll of this ministry

Whether you’re a seasoned pastor or a new minister just beginning your journey, Sacred Care offers the tools you need to serve grieving families with tenderness, clarity, and Christ-centered hope.

This is more than a ministry manual—it’s a sacred companion for those who shepherd others through sorrow.