(Adult Study)

For many Christians, the topic of spiritual gifts raises a variety of emotions. Some feel fear or frustration, wondering if they have a gift or feeling squeezed into a mold. Yet others find freedom in discovering their spiritual gifts. They realize t...

(Youth Study)

It seems every day we see a new invention that helps us communicate with one another. How did we ever survive without a cell phone, an iPhone, text messaging, e-mail, and chat? Despite all the advances in human communication, our mode of communicatin...

(Adult Study)

Why journal? Journaling is a way of thinking things through in your soul. It is a way of talking to God. It preserves some of your thoughts for future reference. Journaling frees you to explore the hidden parts of your heart, giving meaning to your l...

(Adult Study)

The prayers found in the Bible are wonderful models of prayer for us today. The prayers of the Bible include deep human emotions, statements of awe and wonder at who God is and what God has done, and rich expressions of confession of sin and concern ...

(Adult Study)

Psalms may be the most contemporary book in the whole Bible. Why? The writers of psalms were persons like us, with thoughts, feelings, hopes, doubts, and affirmations. They, like us, found themselves in situations that caused despair, grief, disbelie...

(Adult Study)

Why are different Christians drawn to different types of worship and prayer? Why do some of us prefer contemporary worship music, while others prefer traditional worship practices? Why do some prefer practicing spiritual disciplines which are contemp...

(Adult Study)

Pick up a magazine, enter a conversation with your neighbor, or check out the latest blog on the Internet. It's clear: spirituality is a word that gets bandied about--as much today in the secular sphere as in religious circles. But what is spirituali...

Journaling, Blogging, and Other Tools for Reflection
(Youth Study)

In an age of soundbytes, it can be hard for all of us to take the time to really reflect on our lives. For teens with busy schedules, giving themselves the opportunity to think about their feelings, their lives, their faith, and their dreams may be r...