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Church Life Faith Practices Relationships

Low-Cost and No-Cost Ways to Show Hospitality in the Church

Simple ways to be more welcoming to everyone

Christina TazelaarJuly 5, 2022

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Discernment Faith Practices

What Is Spiritual Direction, and How Can It Help You in Your Faith?

In the sticky messiness of life, spiritual direction helps bring peace, processing, and honesty with God.

Jill SweetJune 27, 2022

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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

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Faith Practices Relationships

How to Practice Biblical Equity-Based Hospitality

Different parts of the body of Christ have different needs

Rev. Elizabeth 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

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Equity-Based Hospitality Series Faith Practices Mission

How to Offer Everyone Access to God’s Community

Everyone should have access to God and God's community

Lauralyn VasquezJuly 18, 2021

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Equity-Based Hospitality Series Faith Practices Mission

How to Create a Sense of Belonging and Invite Everyone to Contribute Their Spiritual Gifts

Make space for everyone to share their gifts

Lauralyn VasquezJuly 18, 2021

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Faith Practices Food for Faith

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

Follow in the hospitable footsteps of Jesus

Rev. 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