How to renew your understanding of prayer
I grew up and came of age in prayer circles, particularly prayer circles with women. In living rooms and the basements of churches, the women of my life—from church mothers to brand-new babies yawning in footie sleepers to earnest youth
Building momentum for a movement in the North American church
Before any history-making transition, a few common traits emerge. Right before most movements, the following almost always occur: People are afraid to ask out loud big, important questions. Polarization and a sense of nostalgia escalates. Disconnected grassroots experiments take place
The difference between holy leisure and unholy idleness
By Alan Fadling– Holy leisure and unholy idleness are polar opposites. This sort of idleness isn’t life-giving. It isn’t good. It isn’t God’s way. But I am recommending that we consider stepping off the treadmill or out of the fast lane
Remember: An Easter message for today from Luke 24
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 4
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. “A new year, a new you.” Typically, this phrase is associated with the celebration of the new year. Happy 2020, friends! Along with most people out there, I am sure
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 3
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. “A new year, a new you.” Typically, this phrase is associated with the celebration of the new year. Happy 2020, friends! Along with most people out there, I am sure
Why you need a true Sabbath each week
Do you know how many times the average person touches their phone in a day? 2,617 times. A day! The American Psychological Association calls these people “constant checkers.” Is that you? Are you of the “rise and grind” mindset, day in
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 2
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. “A new year, a new you.” Typically, this phrase is associated with the celebration of the new year. Happy 2020, friends! Along with most people out there, I am sure
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 1
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. “A new year, a new you.” Typically, this phrase is associated with the celebration of the new year. Happy 2020, friends! Along with most people out there, I am sure you have made
Human rights: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A refugee story
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Part 4: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A Refugee Story Read part three here. Behind the scenes: Read what Scripture says in Matthew 1. Beyond the surface: Any parent who has just experienced the birth of their first
Human rights: Vineyard workers and dignity of work
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Part 3: The vineyard workers and the dignity of work Read part two here. Behind the scenes: Read what Scripture says in Matthew 20:1-16. Beyond the surface: Maybe you’ve been up early enough to see it in
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 3
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Historically, advent is entirely about anticipation, excitement and readying oneself for the coming of Jesus. Yet, during what has become the