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Excerpted FromBridging Theory and Practice in Childrens SpiritualityEdited by Mimi Larson and Robert Keeley I am not advocating just gathering a bunch of preschoolers together and telling them all the stories they have not heard before. That is neither helpful nor educationally sound. But we can share these difficult stories and do it well if […]

We spoke to six experts about how the church can be a redemptive voice and compassionate presence in front-burner cultural issues. The following article on the topic of the environment is based on a conversation with Steven Bouma-Prediger, whose work emphasizes how Earthkeeping is integral to our Christian Faith. He is author of Earthkeeping and […]

Ive been a runner for decades, well, more like a jogger. I dont run far, I dont run fast, and I dont run pretty, but its 3.1 miles every day. One thing Ive learned is that finding stability in disruption is key, especially when I dont run well on an unstable surface. Jogging in beach sand, rocky surfaces or a potholed grass field […]

Pastors, if we do not bring it up, it is as if we do not know what is going on in the world where Christ seeks to make a difference in and through us. Here are a few things we can do to address racial tensions: Pastoral Prayer As you know, this is […]

If youre feeling like the decisions youre facing as a pastor today are complicated, youre right. There are so many complex, confusing and uncertain factors that factor into reopening your church in America and around the world that its not an exaggeration to say youre facing the most difficult decision-making moment in your lifetime. Although pastors […]