by Heidi Eickstadt Hangry. How many of you know that feeling when you’ve waited a little too long to get your lunch, your blood sugar is low, and you’re feeling so irritable that every little thing makes you feel like you’re gonna snap? When you’re famished, you can’t think straight to make a decision as […]
A college student creates an Advent devotional to do each week in preparation of Christmas. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Casey Parrett. Also in this issue, “Using and sharing your gifts for Advent” by Sharei Green and “Faith reflections: Called to wait expectantly” by Emily Heitzman. […]
by Tiffany C. Chaney Adapted from Psalm 34, the hymn “Taste and See” (This Far by Faith, Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, 1999) offers rich lyrics that can be useful in exploring a healthy relationship with God and a healthy relationship with food. The word “taste” is most frequently used to describe the action of experiencing […]
Young women are sharing community, maybe dinner and discussing the faith-based topics that appear in every issue of Café. Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. You can download and print out the December 2016 issue, or follow along from the website if you have an Internet connection. […]
by Casey Parrett The season of Advent and the secular season of “the holidays” can be both extremely joyful and deeply sad for many people. The holiday season seems to bring up feelings of joy and love, loneliness and grief – and hope. Year after year, I am filled with childlike hope and eagerness for […]
by Sharei Green I’m that person. I love Christmas. Like really love Christmas. People have even compared me to Buddy from the movie “Elf.” But beyond the lights, trees and music, my true excitement is for Advent, the time of expectant waiting before Christmas–the season of hope. During this time, I reflect on the […]
by Elizabeth McBride As we prepare to visit our loved ones over the holidays and plan meals with our family, friends and others, here are some of Café‘s most popular articles on the topic of being thankful. Each article offers thoughtful discussion questions to start your conversation. A perfect topic for your Café group. […]
by Kelly K. Faulstich “Lord, teach us to pray (Luke 11: 1-13),” the disciples made a request of Jesus. Jesus’ response, of course, was part of the Lord’s Prayer that we pray in worship, as we gather in small groups, and as we individually say our daily prayers. As the time of election approaches in […]
Take time to go on a retreat, right where you are. A pastor creates a one day experience to take time away from our busy lives. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller. Also in this issue, “Balancing motherhood” by Amanda Bornfree and “Faith reflections: […]
Young women are sharing community, maybe dinner and discussing the faith-based topics that appear in every issue of Café. Each issue of Café features two articles with discussion questions and a closing prayer. You can download and print out the November 2016 issue, or follow along from the website if you have an Internet connection. […]