Radical welcome is first and foremost a spiritual practice. It combines the Christian ministry of welcome and …
The Book That Changed the World: 400 Years Since the King James Version
This May marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Credited with democratizing …
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A Model for Mother’s Day: Julian of Norwich
In our excessively active world, a world that assaults us daily with e-mail, faxes, junk mail, bills, memos, phone calls …
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A Fresh Start to Welcoming Young Adults
"Please, give us time to join the congregation. It has taken us quite a while to back away from the church and it will take …
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Good Friday Through the Eyes of a Child
"Plant the cross on your heart, so that in its power and love you can continue to be Christ's representative in the world at work, …
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Holy Week Reflection: Relating to Judas
During Lent, with Holy Week coming closer and closer by the minute, I always find myself reflecting on the cast of …
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Holy Week, the Cross, and Children
"Experiencing the events of Holy Week and Easter can be a powerful way for children to share in the defining action of our …
Reflection: Our Milkman Warren
I was really concerned about my milkman. Warren delivers a gallon of skim, a quart of 2% and a quart of chocolate milk to our …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 3
This is the final part of a series from John Roberto about the Faith Formation 2020 project. Read Part 1 and Part 2 in …
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5 Marks of an Emergent Church
I am often asked, "What are the marks of an emergent church?" To me, they have these characteristics: 1. Rooted in …