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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Reflection: Surviving Resurrection
As we approached Palm Sunday, a dear priest friend in New Zealand concluded her email to me with the sentence, “May we …
Sites for Daily Meditation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Prayer is communication with God and can occur before a meal, at bedtime, during a worship service, or …
Reflection: The Stewardship of Lent
"Lent, he said, is the season that the church has set aside for us to intentionally reflect on our relationship with God, others, …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 2
In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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Keeping Lent in Your Household
"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …
Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as …
Ancient Future Now: The Roots of the Emergent Church
"Mainline church folks and evangelicals find a common language to sing, pray and become disciples in love with Jesus and his …
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Making a Holy Home
"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence …
A Palace in Time: Reflecting on the Need for Sabbath
When I was a little girl, Sundays were really special. We always went to church. Our little Lutheran Church had clear …
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