Teresa of Ávila: an Approachable Saint?
Reading a saint’s writings can help us to see beyond idealization, and appreciate their actual relatability
Reading a saint’s writings can help us to see beyond idealization, and appreciate their actual relatability
Non-traditional ministries can reach individuals who feel excluded by traditional religious institutions
Where is God in end of life care?
God provides so we can be generous
Among the wreckage of our bruised and battered egos is a haze of grace
The practice of holy hush
It’s important to unpack narratives that prevent us from receiving the liberating love of God
Your gifts are enough
Insider vocabulary can, if we are not careful, obscure the very gospel we are trying to communicate.
Ministry can continue after a church closes
Small congregations willing to change and innovate can make a difference in the community where they serve.
Maybe life doesn’t have to be extremely different to live out the gospel
Hiring part-time clergy can have many tangible benefits for congregations
Are we “uniquely wired” by God?
Learning that God’s plans are different and better than your own.