advent

December 18, 2018

By Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando

Five Minutes of Peace: Sitting with Scripture

Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando describes her practice of meeting God in her inner world through daily meditations on Scripture.

Podcasts

December 13, 2018

By Charlene Brown, Alison Pichel, Rev. Amy Shorner-Johnson and Caroline Triscik

Advent in Academia: Three Conversations

How does one observe Advent while wrapping up a semester of grad school? Listen in as we chat with three women who take Advent seriously in the midst of their academic responsibilities.

Spiritual Formation

December 06, 2018

By Andrea Bridges

Five Minutes of Peace: Remembering

Andrea Bridges introduces us to the writings of a fourth century Christian who is renewing her focus on Jesus during her five minutes of peace.

Spiritual Formation

December 04, 2018

By Ann Boyd

Five Minutes of Peace: Be Still

Ann Boyd shares her struggle to sit still to listen for the voice of God-with-us during the busiest season of the year.

Podcasts

November 29, 2018

By Caroline Triscik, Rev. Ellen Williams Hensle, Sr. Jocelyn Edathil and Sarah Cowan Johnson

Advent Traditions: Three Conversations

What can we learn from different Christian traditions to enrich our observance of Advent? Listen in as we interview three ordained women ministers about their experiences of Advent.

Spiritual Formation

November 27, 2018

By Karen Hice Guzmán

Five Minutes of Peace: Birds of the Air

Karen Guzmán anticipates the way birds will play into her observation of Advent this year.

In Focus

November 20, 2018

By Kim King

Giving Without Guilt: Tips for Living Generously

How can we make wise choices about gift-giving during the holidays? Kim King offers seasoned advice about how to tame complex emotions and follow the Spirit's leading through a well-considered plan.