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Writing a Good Welcome Email

When newcomers join a small group, a positive first impression is critical in helping them to feel welcome and included.  One of the ways we can help this be a positive process is by sending a welcome email.  While it is very important for you to clearly communicate...

Shaping Our Minds

Shaping Our Minds

In the book Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines, pastor and author David Mathis says, "When we learn the Scriptures by heart, we're not just memorizing ancient, enduringly relevant texts, but we're listening to and learning the voice of...

Stop and Delight

Stop and Delight

What is Sabbath and how do we practice it today? I was personally convicted of the absence of Sabbath in my life in the summer of 2019. I was given a 3 month sabbatical from my full-time work at Hope, and in that time, I became painfully aware that the way I had been...