Christian Practices

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

By Andrew J. Skerritt Writer

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A guided meditation for Epiphany: Created for love, labor and leisure

In a culture that expects relentless productivity, we need to shift perspectives to value rest, writes a director of programs and grants at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Mycal X. Brickhouse Director of programs and grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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A weary world needs hopeful stories

The ability of churches to share joyful stories that inspire action is especially important in hard times, writes an associate director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity’s Thriving Congregations Coordination Program.