Books In Review: James Martin offers a primer for prayer His definition of prayer is simple: conscious conversation with God. by L. Roger Owens June 7, 2021
Features Listening with our ears, not our mouths Twelve-step groups have a rule against crosstalk. It’s a good rule for churches, too. by Anthony B. Robinson April 26, 2017
Cover to Cover In Review: The new illuminated manuscript? When I learned that white evangelical women are drawing and painting all over their Bibles, I was caught between judging and celebrating the phenomenon. by Elizabeth Palmer April 5, 2017
Cover Story Contemplative congregation: An invitation to silence We began our business meeting in the chapel with dimmed lights. I led the board through several calming prayers, noticing our breath and heartbeats. by Peter Traben Haas February 19, 2014
Faith Matters Christian humanists Religious communities have long helped cultivate humanistic practices. We don't often think of ourselves in this way—but what if we did? by Stephanie Paulsell July 31, 2013