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Tactile Prayer: Using Body and Senses to Connect with God

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord" (Psalm 19:14). "Insha’Allah" (Arabic …

"In this time of Lent especially, as we look toward Golgotha and Christ's sacrifice for us, an olive wood cross serves as a …

"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or …

"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …

"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, …

"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the …

"If we bring plants and flowers into our Sunday School rooms – a relatively inexpensive undertaking – we can set an example of …

"A retreat gives participants a time and space to be fully present, to do work that is hard to accomplish, or to partake in …

"If Candlemas be fair and bright, Come winter, have another flight. If Candlemas bring clouds and rain, Go winter, and come not …

"The mingling of innocence and maturity, playfulness and reverence creates a bold and bigger vision of the church as the body of …