Sabbath for this year and beyond

Learn techniques for keeping sabbath in a productivity-obsessed world for the new year and beyond.
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The Poem That Prays 

The Poem That Prays 

by Sarah Carson For as long as I can remember, there have been two places I’ve turned when things get challenging: 1) to my faith, 2) to poetry. As someone who grew up in church, I’ve learned prayer can be powerful when I have questions, doubts, and even anger. It can...

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Everyday Earth Day

Everyday Earth Day

by Amy Waelchli When I think about the state of the environment--all the facts, figures, predictions, and failures--I’m completely immobilized with fear. Scientists have been issuing warnings and admonitions to get our acts together for a while now, and we’ve ignored...

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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 ›

Boldcafe Podcast

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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 ›

Boldcafe dinner invite

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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Listen to our podcast

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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