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Kneading Dough and Hearing Hearts
byJanell Downing
When sacred timing reveals God's presence
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How is Christian Mysticism Relevant Today?
byDr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski
The importance of experience
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It Starts with a Seed  
byJon Anderson
Rogation and the blessing of seeds
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What Church Leaders Get Wrong About Prophetic Ministry
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Lessons from Dr. King's legacy
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Preaching as Sacred Practice
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Moving from performance to transformation
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Finding Sacred Stillness
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Practicing a contemplative Advent through art
Cheerfully Refusing in a Desolate Land

Cheerfully Refusing in a Desolate Land
byJanell Downing
Learning to live into (and out of) consolation
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Finding Hope in a Season of Decline
byGrace Duddy Pomroy
God is still at work
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From the Ashes of 9/11 to Spiritual Renewal
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Dr. Westina Matthews' journey of faith and resilience
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Discernment Is a Lifelong Process
byTerri Elton
How is God moving in and around us?
Following Christ Beyond Difference

Following Christ Beyond Difference
byJon Anderson
Dwelling in Philippians 1:27 as a way forward together
Spiritual Practices for Changing Church Culture

Spiritual Practices for Changing Church Culture
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Dwelling in the Word can help us listen to God and our neighbors
Which Stories Are We Living In?

Which Stories Are We Living In?
byDr. Dwight Zscheile
Deepening the church's life in the story and Way of Jesus
Gospel Imagination

Gospel Imagination
byJennifer Asp
The faithfulness of God in an age of division
Say The Thing, Not Anything

Say The Thing, Not Anything
byJoshua Retterer
You’ve already been given what to say, so say it and see what God does
Love at the Margins

Love at the Margins
byTessa Pinkstaff
God’s invitation to truly see the people around us
A Season for Renewal

A Season for Renewal
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Resetting rhythms and reclaiming faith this summer
Navigating Secular Spirituality

Navigating Secular Spirituality
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Magnificence, burnout, and confession with Andy Root

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