The spirituality of tension

How can tension lead us to transformation?
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The spirituality of tension

The spirituality of tension

by Emily Carson The room was silent for a long time before the first council member spoke up. “No one here seems to be getting along anymore. There’s so much gossip. Something needs to change.” There were many pauses that evening as church council members took turns...

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Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, October 5 @ 7 p.m. (CDT)!

Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.

Join us for our next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner hosted by the Rev. Emily Carson. She will lead the discussion about what has been life-giving over the past three years. We will talk about what we are growing lately, literally and metaphorically. Celebrate our third anniversary with a garden party! We hope you can join us!

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