Sabbath for this year and beyond
Learn techniques for keeping sabbath in a productivity-obsessed world for the new year and beyond. Read more
Faith reflections: We are beloved
by the Rev. Emily Heitzman It is really hard to be a preteen or teenager today. I unfortunately know this because as a pastor who works with youth, I have seen this firsthand. I’m not saying that it wasn’t difficult to be that age. I received my fair share of...
I Am Worthy
by the Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson I recently received some harsh feedback that stuck with me. It stuck with me longer than I hate to admit. It came after worship, flippantly, casually, like it didn’t matter, but it stayed. It weighed on me; it made me reevaluate who I...
Fascism, Fashion, Faith and Feminism
by Saint Browder These are scary times for the United States. The language of division grows louder, institutions are tested in ways they haven’t been in generations, and the public sphere feels increasingly tense and uncertain. In moments like this, it is tempting to...
Five steps for creating rest in a world of busyness
By Dr. Crystal L. Hall
This article offers five steps with accompanying biblical principles for creating rest in a world of busyness. MORE ›
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Boldcafe Monthly Dinner
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner! Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom. Signature cocktail/mocktail recipe included. MORE ›
Join Boldcafe writers + friends for conversation and dinner, Thursday, February 1 @ 7 p.m. (CDT)!
Once a month we meet with some of our popular writers to talk about our favorite articles and more! Bring your own dinner (B.Y.O.D) and sign up via Zoom.
The Rev. Ralen M. Robinson will host our conversation and lead our discussion about finding God in desolate places during Lent. Join us!
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Every month we offer a podcast version of one of the articles. Listen to, “Advent: A season of illumination,” written by the Rev. Emily Carson from the December 2019 issue. You can listen here or get it from iTunes. MORE
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