Spiritual Growth
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18
Learning to BE by Chad+ Jarnagin
By AMIA Communications | | Spiritual Growth | book, book review, Liturgy, rhythyms, spirituality, Text
As an increasing number of people engage in a quest for spiritual health, there has been an alarming movement of individuals leaving Christianity behind. Often the abandonment of once-vibrant faith is tied to the deconstruction of faith with intentional reconstruction. However, this trend is accompanied by another, more encouraging movement: Christians around the world are…
A Posture of Sabbath
By Chad+ Jarnagin | | Discipleship, Faith Formation, Spiritual Growth | Chad Jarnagin, rest, Sabbath, Text
Rest and sabbath in a culture of exhaustion may be the only antidote to our soul fatigue. Slowing down our pace of life is becoming more and more difficult.
Sabbath as Spiritual Formation
By Lyn Baker | | Faith Formation, Spiritual Growth | Colossians 1:27, Lyn Baker, rest, Sabbath, spiritual disciplines, Spiritual Formation, Text
The command to keep the Sabbath in the Old Testament becomes an invitation to enter into God’s rest in the New Testament. Worship and the Eucharist strengthen us to go out from our Sabbath-keeping to tend and care for the personal dominion God gives each of us.
The Counter-Cultural Gift of Sabbath
By Chris+ Myers | | Discipleship, Spiritual Growth | rest, Sabbath, spiritual disciplines, Text, time
For us, in the time and place where we live, we need to be reminded of the redemptive meaning of Sabbath and the temptation to be unrelenting taskmasters, both to ourselves and to others.
Seven Good Reads on Sabbath Rest
By AMIA Communications | | Spiritual Growth | book review, books, Matthew 11:28-30, resources, rest, Sabbath, spiritual disciplines, Text
Setting aside time to rest in God is a challenge, especially in a world that idolizes doing and accomplishing. To begin, consider one or more of these books to use as tools to help you learn to enjoy the blessings of true rest.
Summer Reading Recommendations
By Ethan+ Harrison | | Faith Formation, Spiritual Growth | book review, books, Ethan+ Harrison, Recommended Reading, Text
Here's a good list of good reads for your summer reflection. These books will inform you, inspire you and, quite possibly, change you.
50 Days of Feasting
By Guest | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | Easter, feasting, Living in the Resurrection, Text
The Easter feast is an opportunity to live like the future that we hope for in Christ is already here. Like children playing at adult activities, we are invited to practice living in ways that anticipate the life of joy and freedom that we trust Christ will soon make complete in us.
Living in the Resurrection: Mental Health
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | Easter, Living in the Resurrection, living out the resurrection, mental health, mental illness, Video
In this message Bishop Jones explores why congregations, in living out the Resurrection, should become aware of ways to support those with mental health challenges.
Living in the Resurrection: Approved
By Guest | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | Easter, poem, Resurrection, Text
During the Easter season, as we focus on living the resurrection, we rejoice that because Jesus conquered death, once and for all, we can come before God, known as sons and daughters. “Approved” by Bryan+ Patrick captures the joy of being accepted in the sight of the Lord because of Christ’s love, demonstrated through his blood.
Seeking our Father’s Love
By Robert+ Cook | | Spiritual Growth | Ephesians 3:14-21, Text
I believe that the more you and I seek to be rooted and grounded in the Father’s love, the more intentional we will be to minister that love and grace to those around us.