Public faith

Public faith

by Collette Broady Grund I was raised to be concerned about the poor and disenfranchised. In the Broady family nightly devotional time, we often talked and prayed about famine in Ethiopia, the demands on our local food pantry (started by my grandparents), and how giving our time and money might make a difference. It is […]

September Cafe podcast: Both/and family life

September Cafe podcast: Both/and family life

We can learn from Jesus’ example of being both confident and compassionate especially when it comes to parenting.   Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Jennifer Hackbarth and answer discussion questions. Photo used with permission.

September Cafe groups: A both/and family life

September Cafe groups: A both/and family life

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 September 2015 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]

Changing roles with serenity, courage and wisdom

Changing roles with serenity, courage and wisdom

by Victoria Contreras   They say you become an adult when you turn 18, but I disagree. Adulthood is not some scheduled event that automatically fills you with knowledge of taxes and paying bills. It’s an idea, an abstract one at that, different for each individual. To me, adulthood is encapsulated in the serenity prayer:  […]

A both/and family life

A both/and family life

by Jennifer Hackbarth As I write this, I’m missing my daughter’s gymnastics practice. She left the house before I did this morning with a chipper goodbye, her chest puffing proudly in her sparkly bright red leotard as she gave me a noisy kiss from my husband’s arms. This morning, he’s the one sitting on the […]

Faith reflections:  Needs of a compassionate parent

Faith reflections: Needs of a compassionate parent

by Jennifer Hackbarth My 5-year-old daughter picks out her own clothes every day. I’m always impressed with the way she chooses appropriate clothing for the weather, even if she hasn’t looked outside before getting dressed. I often mention her amazing dressing ability to my husband–who doesn’t find it nearly as remarkable as I do–and I […]

August Cafe podcast: Art as healing

August Cafe podcast: Art as healing

When have you experienced God’s healing through art?   Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Susan Schneider and answer discussion questions. Photo used with permission.

August Cafe groups: Art as healing

August Cafe groups: Art as healing

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 August 2015 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]

July Cafe podcast: Living an unapologetic life

July Cafe podcast: Living an unapologetic life

We can learn what it means to be bold in faith from the story about the woman who anointed Jesus with costly perfume. How bold can your faith go?   Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Angela T. Khabeb and answer discussion questions. Photo by torbakhopper […]

July Cafe groups: Living an unapologetic life

July Cafe groups: Living an unapologetic life

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 July 2015 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]