Cafe Podcast: August 2014

Cafe Podcast: August 2014

Scripture tells us to trust God. But how can we do that in all circumstances? One woman shares how she’s learned to, “let go and let God.”   Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article here and answer discussion questions.   Photo by John T. Howard. Used with […]

Cafe groups: August 2014

Cafe groups: August 2014

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 2014 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]

Faith reflections: The promise of Shalom

Faith reflections: The promise of Shalom

by Collette Broady Grund     “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for peace and not for harm, to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11   If this is the first time you’ve read that verse from Jeremiah, I’m surprised. It’s often quoted at graduations and […]

Faking trust

Faking trust

by Collette Broady     I am a planner. I love making lists and color-coding my calendar. Few things make me happier than imagining in my head how a dinner party or a church event is going to go, then making all the necessary preparations to ensure things go according to my vision. And I’ve […]

Cafe groups: July 2014

Cafe groups: July 2014

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 2014 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]

July 2014 podcast: To care for yourself

July 2014 podcast: To care for yourself

Do you take time to care for yourself? Through the words of her favorite poet, Rozella White shares what she has learned about what it means to live a life that God wants for her.   Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article here and answer discussion questions. […]

Faith reflections: Satisfied needs

Faith reflections: Satisfied needs

by Rozella White “Of Many Generations” is the theme for the 2014 Women of the ELCA triennial gathering and it comes from Isaiah 58:12. This passage describes the act of rebuilding that will occur when the people come together in new and radical ways. The beauty of Christianity is that it is a faith of […]

To care for yourself

To care for yourself

by Rozella White I am divorced. During the phase in my marriage when my husband and I were going to marital therapy, one question stopped me in my tracks. We were discussing our needs and the fact that my husband felt like his needs weren’t being met. The therapist led us through an exercise where […]

Cafe Podcast: June 2014

Cafe Podcast: June 2014

A pastor, Angela T. Khabeb, explains the different meanings behind the word, vocation.   Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article here and answer discussion questions.   Photo by Alec Schueler . Used with permission .

Cafe groups: June 2014

Cafe groups: June 2014

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 June 2014 issue, or follow along from the website if you have […]