Faith Practices Archives

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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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Lament Spirituality

The Triumph of Hope After a Walk Through the Valley of Death

I can grieve with hope because of Easter, for Christ’s triumph gives light in death’s shadow.

Becky GetzApril 19, 2022

Faith Practices Relationships

How to Practice Biblical Equity-Based Hospitality

Different parts of the body of Christ have different needs

Rev. Liz TestaOctober 1, 2021

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Faith Practices Prayer

Three Tips for When You Don’t Know What to Pray

Are you needing to pray but at a loss for words? Try one of these ideas.

Lynn-Holly WielengaSeptember 16, 2021

Faith Practices Food for Faith

How to Host a Community Meal (and Why This Biblical Practice Matters)

Follow in the hospitable footsteps of Jesus

Stephanie Soderstrom and Eduardo RodriguezJuly 12, 2021

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Faith Practices Prayer Spirituality

Fasting and Prayer Guide

Why this biblical practice is valuable and how to do it safely

Grace RuiterMay 10, 2021

Faith Practices Lent

What Did Jesus Eat?

Jesus asks us to remember him through food, but what did Jesus actually eat?

Grace RuiterMarch 29, 2021

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Faith Practices Spirituality

Praying Throughout the Day with the Divine Hours | Intro to Spiritual Practices

What is fixed-hour prayer, and how might you begin to practice it? Find out here.

Stephanie SoderstromFebruary 18, 2021

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Faith Practices Spirituality

How Writing Can Strengthen Your Prayer and Faith Life | Intro to Spiritual Practices

Writing can be as simple as jotting down a Bible verse, a prayer request, or what God is teaching you.

Stephanie SoderstromFebruary 11, 2021

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Faith Practices Spirituality

Prayer Walking | Intro to Spiritual Practices

Need a quiet space to connect with God? Try a prayer walk.

Stephanie SoderstromFebruary 4, 2021

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