Christian Practices

Sacred work can’t be measured in social media followers

Being truly present, to ourselves and others, can be a struggle when the algorithm pulls away our attention, writes the leader of a nonprofit that focuses on soulful practices.

By Anna Del Castillo Co-founder, Our Own Deep Wells

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Formational listening tools help young people connect to their faith

Ministry practitioners of Sacred Listening share examples of how young people respond to being heard without judgment when they share their beliefs.

By Josh Packard Co-founder, Future of Faith

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Geoffrey Smith: What can ancient Egyptian papyri teach us about the Christian faith?

A collection of papyri, including the earliest known Gospel fragment, is coming to North America for the first time, along with letters, magic spells and other remnants of Christian life in antiquity.

How to pray like a psalmist

To prayerfully metabolize their experience and discern God’s presence in their lives, Christian leaders can draw on the embodied example of Psalm 31, writes a spiritual director.

By Samuel Rahberg Director, Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary

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What the history of bread making teaches us about rest, curiosity and joy

A writer who teaches bread baking as a spiritual practice reflects on human touch, innovation and lessons from Genesis.

By Kendall Vanderslice Author

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Lessons from Minneapolis for people of faith

A United Methodist pastor in Minneapolis emphasizes the importance of faith communities’ public ministry during a surge of immigration enforcement in his city.

By Tyler Sit Pastor and author

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‘God of All Promises: A Poetic Pilgrimage through Genesis’

In this excerpt from his posthumous book, noted theologian Walter Brueggemann offers prayers, and probes into the deep, as he reflects on Genesis.

By Walter Brueggemann Theologian and author

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Why storytelling is a spiritual practice

Telling stories isn’t just about consuming them; it begins with reverence and listening, says a professional storyteller.

By Elizabeth Le’anani Coffee Managing director, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving

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Religious AI: Seven principles to consider when using GPTs

After studying religious GPTs, a scholar of technology and faith offers guidelines to help pastors who use these tools.

By Heidi A. Campbell Professor, Texas A&M University

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Embracing a fruitless season

A writer adapts the church traditions of his childhood in Montserrat, where fruit and flowers decorate the sanctuaries, to his life in the United States