Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation includes Bible study guides, instructions for spiritual practices, and descriptions of experience with spiritual practices as guides in growing a vibrant faith in Christ in the midst of academic and professional life.

Spiritual Formation

February 12, 2013

By Tish Harrison Warren

Giving Up and Taking Up: What we do (and don’t do) when we keep Lent

Tish Warren describes the what, how, and why of her Lenten practices.

Spiritual Formation

January 08, 2013

By Ann Boyd

Journaling in the Round

Ann Boyd introduces a sustainable system for daily journaling that has been an important tool for spiritual formation in her life.

Spiritual Formation

November 14, 2012

By Jay Sivits

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude

Jay Sivits promotes the importance of gratitude and gives three exercises for developing a thankful heart.

Spiritual Formation

October 16, 2012

By Elizabeth Bradley

Remembering Who I Am

Who we believe we are can deeply influence what we do and how we respond to circumstances in life.

Spiritual Formation

June 25, 2012

By Halee Gray Scott

A Way Out of Depression

When Halee Scott experiences a winter of overwhelming dread and hopelessness, she puts into practice her study of spiritual formation and soul care.

Spiritual Formation

March 16, 2012

By Stephanie Gehring

Wheat

Poet and artist Stephanie Gehring offers a Lenten meditation, both written and read aloud on our podcast.

Spiritual Formation

February 17, 2012

By Jay Sivits

Entering into Lent: A Retreat Guide

As you enter into the season of Lent, we offer this guided study of John 11 as a tool for deepening your spiritual journey with Jesus.

Spiritual Formation

November 15, 2011

By Sara Scheunemann

Tending Your Relationship with God through Spiritual Direction

Sara Scheunemann describes her own experience with spiritual direction and its place in deepening her relationship with God.

Spiritual Formation

September 20, 2010

By Tish Harrison Warren

At a Loss for Words: Finding Prayer Through Liturgy, Silence, and Embodiment

At an unaccustomed loss for words, Tish Harrison Warren discovers prayer in liturgy, silence, and embodiment.

Spiritual Formation

February 14, 2010

By Ann Boyd

The Examen

Ann Boyd leads us through this sixteenth-century spiritual discipline making us more sensitive to the work of God in our lives.

Spiritual Formation

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