spiritual formation

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.

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.

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.

Reflections

September 27, 2018

By Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

I Can’t Control Monkeys or Summon Cheerios (A Confession)

How much control do we really have over our own lives? Dorcas Cheng-Tozun challenges our assumptions and considers their spiritual impact.

Podcasts

August 30, 2018

By Karen Hice Guzmán and Tish Harrison Warren

The Shape of a Call: An Interview with Tish Harrison Warren

What does it mean to embrace the fullness of God's call in your life? Listen in on our interview with Tish Harrison Warren as we discuss the joys and trials of moving to a new city, the experience of personal grief, and the process of discovering your call.

Podcasts

August 02, 2018

By Karen Wright Marsh and Andrea Bridges

Discipleship Across the Ages: An Interview with Karen Wright Marsh

What can a Christian who lived centuries ago teach us about faith and scholarship today? Listen in on our conversation with Karen Wright Marsh as we talk about the quirks and virtues of some of the spiritual giants of the Christian tradition.

Reflections

June 26, 2018

By Heather Walker Peterson

God, Tether My Love for My Kids This Summer

In the relaxed pace of summer, Heather Walker Peterson examines the spiritual ballast she needs in order to love her children well.

Reflections

May 24, 2018

By Jamie Noyd

The Red Gate

An unexpectedly challenging hike spurs Jamie Noyd on to absorb spiritual truths about the presence and guidance of Jesus.

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