The Holy Spirit travels light
…not mine.” I could have said, “Maybe you need it. Why don’t you keep it?” But now, looking back, I’m glad I didn’t. I walked away with someone to pray…
A temple of the Holy Spirit
…bodies: “She has such a pretty face. Too bad she is fat.” “She is so tall; it will be hard to find a boyfriend.” “His acne ruins his good-looking face.”…
Past summer Bible studies
…a time as this” by Kay Ward Summer 2020: “Just love” by Christa Compton and Gladys Moore Summer 2021: “Just love, part 2: Just L.I.F.E. (Liberation Is For Everyone!)” by…
Signs of the kingdom: In Jesus’ stories we recognize our own
…found peace. I found a church. I found friends.” During the months of pandemic-related social distancing, my church’s storytelling group (StoryCorps) stuck together, meeting via online video conferences. Across our…
Creating authentic community
…mini-issue “Creating community” This free, printable resource includes articles about creating authentic community as well as the devotional “All are welcome.” Download here For more resources For printable flyers, Gather’s…
Body, mind and spirit: Parish nurses provide care
…it impacts health outcomes. Still, healing is necessary. “Everybody needs healing, be it physical, emotional or spiritual,” says May. “We are all sinners, and we all need healing, whether we…
Pandemic waste is a stewardship issue.
…by Wisconsin’s governor, I close the door of our home behind me. That’s when I see them. Right there, on the sidewalk, between me and the passenger-side door, I see…
Reading with children at Advent
…an adult Bible such as Lutheran Study Bible (Augsburg Fortress) or Eugene Peterson’s The Message (NavPress). The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll (Schwartz & Wade, 2007, Ages 4 and up) is a…
Angela Khabeb leads Gather’s May devotional “Plenty good room”
…the “1/5” button at the top right corner of the video, or use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4J1yCrFlkNYzdnM5NjM3olYuc8oTnoaQ The May devotional is available only to Gather subscribers. Start your subscription here!…
Free Bible studies
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