Why We Need Silence

This Fall is all about learning to practice the unforced rhythms of grace that align us with the movement of God’s Kingdom for the sake of the world. During our first week together, Aaron described God’s Kingdom through the picture of a powerful, slow moving river,...

Connecting to Our Desire

If you were able to join us last night for Ruth Haley Barton, then you, like me, might still be reeling from the invitation to explore our desires. As Ruth shared from her own story that she often doesn’t live in tune with the desires of her life, she started...

Grand Invitation to Rhythms of Redemption

Last night was so sweet for me. Seeing so many new and familiar faces walk through our doors ready to engage with The God of The Universe was such a beautiful sight to behold. If last night was your first time joining our little tribe, you were so welcome and...

Closing Reflections on Eucharist And Mission

Last Sunday night marked the end of our Eucharist and Mission series at The Practice. Part of that night was spent in the practice of remembering and reflecting on where we’ve been and how far we’ve come. Enjoy this special edition of The Practice Podcast that...

Mother’s Day Liturgy

For those of you who joined us for Mother’s Day a few days ago with Lynne Hybels, you know that we began with an opening liturgy about our God Our Mother–reflecting on and celebrating the many ways in which God is revealed through scripture in mothering...

Broken Open for Peace

The first word that comes to mind as I think about our gathering last night is “gift.” What a gift it was to immerse ourselves in the maternal images of God and spend time meditating on the ways our own mothers or other women in our lives have reflected this...