The Power of a Good Story Luke 24:13–35 is one of my favorite biblical narratives about the aftermath of Jesus Christ’s …
“The Serviceberry”: A Five-Week Bible and Book Study
As the morning sun crested the Seven Sisters east of Asheville, North Carolina, I stood in its pale light near a sparsely …
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A Balm for Spiritually Weary Mamas: A Devotional to Use at Home or Church
Motherhood is a calling that tests your body, mind, and spirit. When my friend Erin and I became mothers, we felt that challenge …
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Companions Sharing Our Journey: A Group for Widows & Widowers
Six months after being widowed at the age of 61, I heard God’s voice calling me to move from sadness to joy. I realized that all …
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Leading Adult Bible Study: Cultivating Empowering Experiences
Bible study in community can be a profoundly enriching experience for adults. Familiar stories can spark fresh insights. A text by …
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Host a “Good Enough” Book Group
Our congregation recently hosted a book group based on Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie’s wonderful book Good Enough: 40ish …
Beyond the Book Club: Anti-Racist Teaching & Preaching
If we treat the work of justice like a one-off formation event, or only consider content, we will miss out on the transformative …
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Breaking through the Barriers: Techniques for Facilitating Difficult Conversations
I do not need to tell you that conversations can be difficult. You’ve experienced it. And yet, you have also had conversations …
Using Podcasts for Faith Formation
"Podcasts fit into our experience of modern life, which makes them a great medium for Christian formation." Have you …
How to Plan a Men’s Retreat That’s Just the Right Amount of Churchy
One of the biggest challenges of getting guys to buy into a men's retreat is their fear (not unfounded) that it will be too …
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