Christian Practices

Listening with our bodies for God’s voice

In a culture that often views decisions made with the head as most reliable, what insights might our bodies provide in the process of discerning God’s will?

By Katie Bracy Communications Specialist

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Finding abundance in our connection with God and one another

It is especially important in difficult times to understand what an authentically abundant life is and to engage in spiritual practices to sustain it, writes a psychologist who focuses on faith and mental health.

By Jessica Young Brown Licensed clinical psychologist

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Joining our voices with 17 centuries of saints through the Nicene Creed

Reciting the Nicene Creed each week provides connection with those around us and those who have gone before, writes the director of communications for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Emily Lund Director of Communications, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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What makes someone a saint?

In this excerpt from “A Beautiful Year,” her new book of meditations, a renowned public theologian writes about All Saints’ Day.

By Diana Butler Bass Theologian and author

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A priest whose life has been shaped by suicide offers a book to help others

“Suicide and the Communion of Saints” offers theological and practical resources to help individuals and communities deal with suicide and its aftermath.

Rooted in Christ: Why Protestant clergy need the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Inspired by a recent retreat, a United Methodist pastor writes about his experience and how the value of Ignatian practices extends across faith traditions.

By Justin Coleman Senior pastor, University United Methodist Church

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The church can build community in a time of division

In our current age, marked by division and uncertainty, faith communities serve as a crucial refuge, a sanctuary where people find comfort, unity and purpose, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

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

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Coffee hour and the beauty of lingering with one another

Instead of being driven by efficiency and urgency, what if we slowed down and made space for transformation? writes a PCUSA minister.

By Mihee Kim-Kort PCUSA minister

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How itinerancy taught me to give up the illusion I’m in charge

The United Methodist Church’s system of itinerancy means accepting that I don’t have control over my life. But after all, nobody does, writes the wife of a UMC pastor.