In the hustle of everyday pastoral care, sometimes a tangible symbol of comfort can make all the difference. For congregations blessed with skilled knitters and crocheters, the formation of a prayer shawl ministry can foster a sense of community and support within the church. … More Crafting Compassion: Launch or Re-Vitalize a Prayer Shawl Ministry
Over the last decade or so of making and giving prayer shawls, I’ve given considerable thought to what exactly a prayer shawl is. My new book, “A Prayer Shawl Handbook,” seeks to answer all these questions I’ve wrestled with for all these years of knitting and crocheting prayer shawls. … More Introducing “A Prayer Shawl Handbook”
Christian healing isn’t always miraculous. In the twenty-first century, healing in Christianity might take a more mundane, practical approach. Good health requires good nutrition, proper exercise, adequate sleep, and the ability to cope with stress and challenges. … More Holistic Healing: Bridging the Gap Between Ancient Wisdom and Modern Wellness
We are all in one big knitting guild. That is the message of my newest novel. I hope you join my characters in their new journeys, walking in their shoes for just a bit and seeing the world from their perspectives. … More New Novel: The Knitting Guild of All Saints
I’ve found myself without a Lenten devotional purchased and ready to go tomorrow. No worries. Just download a terrific set of Lenten Devotionals. … More Lenten Devotions for Quick and Easy (But Meaningful!) Download
Take a deep breath, take a seat, and just knit. As knitters, most of us know the secret to winding down, tuning out, and experiencing a deep sense of calm. It’s mindfulness at its best. … More Mindfulness through Knitting
There exists another kind of faith that is a wild faith. This faith taps into ground water and the occasional rain showers, sprinkles, and thunderstorms of the Holy Spirit for fuel and inspiration. … More Is Your Faith “Wild” or “Cultivated”?
New books for adult spiritual formation! This month’s list includes both fiction and non-fiction. It’s all about story, and fiction about faith can often spark discussion that’s deeply engaging and thought provoking. … More New Spiritual Formation Resources, Summer 2019
Several new books to foster adult spiritual formation have just come out. Here are my reviews of a great variety of newly published books: Own Your Everyday: Overcome the Pressure to Prove and Show Up for What You Were Made to Do by Jordan Dooley, truly inspired me. The author speaks to women struggling with … More New Adult Spiritual Formation Resources
Spending time outdoors, in the natural world, is a time-honored part of Christian spirituality. We feel refreshed, we are able to put our problems in better perspective, and we are able to find peace in places with birds (instead of tweets) chirping. We know that Jesus, Moses, and other major figures in scripture spent time … More Youth Spirituality and the Importance of Time in Nature
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