In testimony, people speak truthfully about what they have experienced and seen, offering it to the community for the edification of all…It is a deeply shared practice – one that is possible...
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness involves us in a whole way of life that is shaped by an ever-deepening friendship with God and with other people. The central goal of this practice is to reconcile, to restore communion —...
Thinking in the Box
Our mantra for Lent this year is “Wear the box. Be the box. Think in the box.” (Don’t forget the hand motions!) It’s an easy summary (43 characters for a tweet) of what we are doing. As we make...
Keeping Sabbath
Sabbath keeping is not about taking a day off but about being recalled to our knowledge of and gratitude for God’s activity in creating the world, giving liberty to captives, and overcoming the powers...
Saying Yes and Saying No
If we are to enhance and build up the capacities for a good, wholesome, and holy life, we must learn to say yes to what affirms and renews wholeness and life. And we must learn to say a related no to what...
Honoring the Body
The practice of Honoring the Body is born of the confidence that our bodies are made in the image of God’s own goodness. As the place where the divine presence dwells, our bodies are worthy of care...
Discernment
Practice Discernment Christians believe we are not alone in the midst of uncertain insights and conflicting impulses. Discernment is the intentional practice by which a community or an individual seeks,...
Seeing New Possibilities
Although it seems like we just finished celebrating Christ’s birth, the season of Lent is around the corner. Lent calls us to explore a deeper faith life with God, one another and the world. Making room...
“…by another road…together”
Despite not going to bed until after 1:00 a.m., I woke up early on Christmas Day excited about our trip to visit my family in Texas. I was looking forward to some time off and time with family this Christmas...
Chip’s Message – December, 2012
When I think of all that happens in November and December, the word that comes to mind is preparation. Preparations for dinners, guests, traveling, gifts, parties, concerts. But, as I think about all that...