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Isaac Villegas: Amish wisdom and the calling of grace
A pastor recalls words of wisdom he received early in ministry from an Amish bishop: Extend grace.
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Christopher L. Heuertz: What I've learned from the Enneagram
More than just another personality test, the Enneagram is a sacred map of the soul, writes a Christian activist and contemplative.
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Rick Donlon and Nathan Cook: Calling young physicians to help create a more just health care system
In medicine as in the church, many traditional markers of success are ultimately idols, say leaders of a Christian primary care health network in Memphis. Young doctors “with eyes to see” are called instead to care for the poor.
Martin Marklin examines one of his 150 beehives near his liturgical candlemaking business in Contoocook, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Casey Atkins
'Be the bee': The beehive as a metaphor for life in Christian community
When liturgical candle maker Martin Marklin became curious about the creatures making the wax he used in his business, he found his life and work transformed. In this 5-minute video, Marklin explains what bees can teach us about living as Christians.
The congregation of Turner Memorial AME Church in Hyattsville, Maryland, where Natasha Jamison Gadson recently joined the staff. Photo courtesy of Turner AME
Natasha Jamison Gadson: How do you know when it's time to leave?
Resigning from a thriving megachurch was emotional and difficult for a minister on the staff. But once she realized that staying in a comfortable place was not the best use of her gifts, she knew it was time to go.
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L. Roger Owens: The desert monastics offer a lesson in discernment
A classroom exercise in reading John Cassian opened students’ imaginations to the way ancient practices can be applied to contemporary issues, writes a seminary professor.
Nedgine Paul founded the nonprofit Anseye Pou Ayiti -- roughly translated as "teach for Haiti" -- to improve the educational system in Haiti. Photo courtesy of Anseye Pou Ayiti
Nedgine Paul: Proving what is possible in Haiti
Reforming the Haitian educational system is a challenge. But by focusing on the country’s rich culture, customs and community, it is possible to make a difference, says the founder of a leadership development organization for teacher-leaders in Haiti.
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Mel Williams: What I've learned from Baptists, monks, Quakers and backpackers
A Baptist pastor has wondered throughout his career: Why do seekers show up and engage in worship or other spiritual practices?
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'The end': How do the practices and tenets of Christian faith help us see God's purpose in our daily lives?
In this curriculum set of four visual poems with accompanying lesson plans and resources, we will reflect on four aspects of Christian theology -- baptism, communion, our identity in Christ and the incarnation -- as means of exploring God’s transformative work in our lives.
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Vocation: How does God call us to live our faith?
Theologian Frederick Buechner is often quoted as saying, “Vocation is the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” In this set of four visual poems with accompanying lesson plans, a small group can explore how God calls all Christians to live their faith.