Worship, Church Life Erik Bonkovsky Worship, Church Life Erik Bonkovsky

Thinking About...Favorite Books of 2017

During this time of year when ‘Best Of’ lists are appearing, I thought I’d add to the Internet noise by sharing my favorite books of 2017. These are not books that were published in 2017. Rather they’re books I read this year, specifically the ones I've been thinking about as my favorites.

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Church Life Katie Wood Church Life Katie Wood

Why a Retreat?

Retreat...waiting...rest...these are words we—as a church and as individuals—have a hard time with. What's it like spending a whole weekend embracing them?

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Church Life Lexi Wilson Church Life Lexi Wilson

Shedding, Preparing, Replacing

I was anxiously awaiting the first signs of fall as I always do when something struck me. Just as a distinct, vivid color appears when the trees strip themselves of their leaves, so is the vibrancy that’s born when the Lord strips us of these things our hearts are so sure we deserve. 

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Church Life Erik Bonkovsky Church Life Erik Bonkovsky

Thinking About...Rest

Since our family returned from sabbatical, I’ve been thinking about rest. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about what rest is and how we can make it a regular part of our lives.

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Church Life, Worship Liz Crim Church Life, Worship Liz Crim

Music and Noise

Liz Crim reflects on the digital noise that surrounds us all and what a retreat from that noise might reveal. We'll dig into ideas like this—and much more—at our next Christian Formation class, Friends or Followers: Lasting Friendship in a Fractured Age.

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