I wondered, could I become an expert in prayer? Why not? Prayer is central to who (and whose) I am. It’s how I set aside time to listen to God and share what’s on my heart. It’s the foundation of our relationship. Of course I’d love to be an expert in prayer. Have it down pat so that when I prayed, I’d have instant access. A crystal clear direct line.
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The Eco-Justice Network of the National Council of Churches is hosting two webinars about environmental health, and to learn how we can improve the health of God’s people through healthy, mindful living from the womb through old age.
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As children of God, we are called to work for the eradication of racism, whether in the church, or in the community. With the utilization of education, group interaction, anti-racism dialogues, and prayer, the goal of such training is to bring about mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, and fair treatment of people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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Choosing a curricular resource is an important decision. It is one that you can hopefully live with for at least two or three years. But remember, curriculum (currere = a course to be run) is a tool to help you and your student get from “one place to another.” It is hopefully one of a variety of resources you will tap into to help others along their spiritual journey and faith development.
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Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way. I used to not like God because God didn’t resolve.
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What does “resurrection” mean? The creeds speak of a “resurrection of the body.” Many Christians repeat the Nicene Creed every week without noticing what it says, and assume that the gospel has to do with the immortality of the soul. That, however, is a Greek idea and not what the apostles proclaimed.
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Health ministry should be a vital component of church life for many reasons. Obvious benefits of a healthier congregation can include better pastoral care, increased fellowship among members, fewer hospital visits and clergy who feel energized and physically well enough to take care of others.
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As I lay there in the gentle rocking of the hammock and stared up into the canopy of leaves above, I soon forgot that I was mad at my father for making me be alone. The voice of anger quieted and I’d begin to notice the quietness of the day and the warm rays of sun making their ways through the leaves. Soon, I noticed a voice inside of me and I listened.
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Today we begin our season of pilgrimage with Jesus. First into the desert, then into Jerusalem. May this season be one of spiritual renewal for you and those you share ministry with.
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Planning for the end of life is an important part of living life in the Christian understanding. We are called to witness, even in death, to the new life that God gives in Christ through his death and resurrection.
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The month of February is a time of reflection of history; a tribute to those who have overcome suffering and injustice; and praise for a powerful and sustaining God.
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“Seeking God’s Justice for All” is the third part of an ongoing Lifelong Faith Formation resource from The Episcopal Church to support their repudiation and renouncing the “Doctrine of Discovery,” a set of legal and ecclesiastical documents and policies which gave the full blessing and sanction of the Church to the colonizing dispossession (genocide) of [...]
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