Jesus’ life and death bore witness to God’s emphasis on loving those who are hurting, persecuted, hated. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Michelle Terry. Also in this issue, “Building an interfaith community, one step at a time” and “Blessed to be the good Samaritans” by […]
During Lent as we examine our relationship with God, let us remember that we are enough. “Our baptismal identity confirms that we are eternally claimed, loved and valued. This is a sort of envy vaccine. It protects us from the need to seek out additional means of measuring our worth. Our Creator gifts us with […]
During Lent as we examine our relationship with God, let us remember that we are beloved. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article by Emily Heitzman. Also in this issue, “Three things to add for Lent” by Laura Gentry. “A love letter from God to a college student” […]
We are called to do Christ’s work. What does it mean to be an ally? Amanda Zentz-Alo writes what she learned about being an ally for LGBTQIA people and how it shaped her ministry. Listen to the podcast here and on iTunes. Read the article. Also in this issue, “Twelve faith practices for justice” […]
During the holidays many of us focus on giving. This issue of Café is about the gifts we receive with age. Included are stories shared by women who have turned 25, 30, 42 and 60. To age is a gift. Let’s celebrate it! A 33-year-old shares what she learned after turning 30. And it turns […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]