by Amanda J. Garcia “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11). I am a planner. I like checklists, maps and itineraries. I am not good at waiting, and my greatest […]
by Joy McDonald Coltvet After 18 years of marriage, my husband and I found ourselves pregnant for the first time. To describe this as shocking is an understatement. It took us a month to tell anyone beyond health professionals. When they asked, “Is this good news?” I said, “Well… it’s definitely surprising.” I […]
by Emma Crossen I was relieved to turn 30. In my 20s, I worried that older colleagues would dismiss me as young and naïve or assume that I was just like other 20-somethings, many of whom I found to be immature and naïve. The 30s seemed to invite fewer assumptions. My 30-something friends […]
How do we give thanks when we are not feeling thankful? One writer suggests using the spiritual disciplines as tools for practicing giving thanks. Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Michelle Terry and answer discussion questions. Photo by Elizabeth McBride.
Do you want to meet with other young adult women and share community, maybe dinner and discuss the topics that appear in each issue of Café? Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. Print out the November 2015 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]
by Michelle Terry “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) I have never been accused of being a morning person. For at least the first 15 minutes after waking up, I greet the day with feelings that […]
by Michelle Terry When I reflect on God’s love, I think of my parents’ warm hugs or my husband’s unwavering support. When I imagine God’s goodness, I see members of my congregation showing up (before we could even think to ask) with groceries and helping hands when my newborn son was hospitalized. When I think […]
Jesus provides us with examples of how we, too, can live out our public faith. (Hint: Our assignments haven’t really changed.) Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Collette Broady Grund and answer discussion questions. Photo used with permission.
Do you want to meet with other young adult women and share community, maybe dinner and discuss the topics that appear in each issue of Café? Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. Print out the October 2015 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]
by Collette Broady Grund From the moment he began speaking, Jesus laid out an agenda that was political—especially in Luke’s gospel. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” he read from Isaiah in the synagogue in Nazareth, “because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent […]