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Discernment Faith Practices

Jill Sweet on the Power of Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Self-Care

Also inside: Jill shares advice for finding hope when life feels hopeless.

Jill Sweet, Rev. Annalise Radcliffe and Ruth LangkampMay 6, 2022

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Church Life Discernment

7 Common Conversations That Mean Your Church Is Ready for Renewal

Is it time for your church's next chapter? Do you need to go through the renewal doorway first?

Larry DoornbosApril 28, 2022

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Discernment Purpose/Calling Stories

God Has Called Me to Listen, Trust, and Obey, Even When the Picture Is Unclear

After decades in ministry, I know it’s best to commit whatever I do to the Lord.

Rev. Dr. Andrea Godwin-StremlerMarch 14, 2022

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Discernment Purpose/Calling Stories

How I Came To Love Dahlias and God’s Vision for Me

God gave me a vision that felt absurd, but it blossomed into a beautiful reality.

Lori HernandezMarch 7, 2022

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Discernment Purpose/Calling Stories

How God Taught Me that My Calling Wasn’t Over When My Job Ended

My calling was in crisis. Here’s what happened and what I learned.

Jim DykstraMarch 1, 2022

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Discernment Purpose/Calling Stories

Holy and Mundane Moments: A Call to God’s People

Something holy happens when God’s Spirit meets us in the mundane moments of life.

Rev. Alisha RiepmaFebruary 1, 2022

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Discernment Faith Formation Theology

Understanding the Bible | How to Study Scripture with Dr. J. Todd Billings

Understanding the Bible Watch Learn about understanding the Bible through 10-15 minute video lessons. Read Engage with a written version…

Grace RuiterJanuary 21, 2022

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Discernment Faith Formation Relationships Theology

How to Resolve Differences in the Way We Interpret Scripture

Understanding the Bible Sometimes we disagree with one another about how to interpret Scripture. Not all differences of biblical interpretation…

Grace RuiterJanuary 19, 2022

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Discernment Spirituality

I’m Casting My First Vote as a U.S. Citizen. Here’s My Prayer.

Eddy Alemán reflects on what this election means to him and encourages us to look to Christ

Eddy AlémanOctober 29, 2020

Discernment

What Does the Bible Say about Your Purpose?

Understanding your destiny begins with Scripture.

Purposeful LivingAugust 6, 2019

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