What Does It Mean to Live Changed?
The post argues that the Christian call to "change the world" is better understood as living out the transformation Jesus already accomplished. It cites Brian Zahnd’s view that our task is modest: to be the part of the world already changed by Christ, expressed through everyday actions. The author expands this idea into concrete habits—honoring gifts, showing up, listening, and balancing yes‑and‑no decisions. By framing purpose as personal spiritual formation rather than grand activism, the piece invites readers to reconsider what it means to live loved and to contribute meaningfully.
Looking for Provision
During a Quaker Waiting Worship service, member Sara Beth described a prayer practice that involves naming anxieties before God and then actively looking for provision. The congregation’s silence provides space for such personal reflections, and the speaker recorded the method in...
Live Journal Club Check-In
Emily P. Freeman’s fourth Journal Club check‑in recaps the four journals she relies on daily, emphasizing how each supports her personal productivity and reflection. The post dives deeper into her use of *The Next Right Thing Guided Journal*, spotlighting the...
A Soul Minimalist's Guide to the Inner Life
The author introduces "soul minimalism," a practice of clearing mental clutter to let the inner self speak. By highlighting how invisible influences—unaddressed trauma and negative self‑talk—occupy mental space, the piece argues that intentional spiritual formation can restore wisdom, courage, and...