Posts with the tag “spiritual-practices”

Volunteer - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on June 5th, 2025

Volunteer. Find an opportunity to volunteer your time and use your gifts and abilities to bring life and possibility to a cause.  Read More

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Re-watch a Movie - Practice Resurrection Copy

by Pastor Nate on June 4th, 2025

Re-watch a favorite movie. Allow yourself to experience a favorite story anew and embrace the delight of witnessing this movie again.  Read More

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Listen to the birds - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on June 3rd, 2025

Listen to the birds. Enjoy the sounds of spring and take time to notice the signs of new life that are bursting from the winter slumber all around you.  Read More

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Donate - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 30th, 2025

Give away a bag of unneeded items. We often have far more stuff than we need. Take time today to fill a bag with unwanted clothes or other items and donate them to an organization that can use them to bless others.   Read More

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Take a Nap - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 29th, 2025

Give yourself the gift of a peaceful rest today, don't feel guilty about it, really enjoy the time to rest.  Read More

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Light a Candle - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 27th, 2025

Make a fire or light a candle. Gathering around a fire has long been a space for communities to gather, tell stories, and think deeply. Today, either with others or alone, take time in front of a fire to consider the gifts of God and the promises of the resurrection.   Read More

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Advocate - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 26th, 2025

Write your representatives. research who your government representatives are and take time to write them an email about a subject you care about.   Read More

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Explore - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 23rd, 2025

Explore. Go on a walk or take a drive on a new path. The thrill and excitement of discovery reminds us that God has promised to make all things new.  Read More

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Wash - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 22nd, 2025

Wash your face. Splash water on your face 3 times and remember the promises that God makes to us at our baptism - you are God's Beloved Child and nothing that happens today can take that away from you.  Read More

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Learn - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 21st, 2025

Learn something new. Our minds are a gift from God and the ability to learn is a possibility each and every day of our life.   Read More

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Forgive - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 20th, 2025

Forgive someone else. Challenge yourself to let go of a grudge or some anger. Let God's promises of resurrection and new life take hold in you through the reconciliation of your relationship with another.  Read More

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Call a Friend - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 16th, 2025

Human connection and relationships are so valuable and important and yet we can become so busy that we fail to attend to this essential element of our life.  Read More

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Walk or Run - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 15th, 2025

Walk or run. Get your heart rate up a little bit and give thanks to God for the life that is in your body.   Read More

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Create - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 14th, 2025

Create a work of art. Give praise to God the Creator for the ways that creation and creativity continue.   Read More

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Read - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 13th, 2025

The power and wonder of story unites cultures and people and fills us with wonder.  Read More

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Breathe - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 12th, 2025

We often do not breath deeply enough but get into the habit of quick, shallow breathing and yet proper breathing has been shown to have tremendous health benefits.  Read More

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The Book of 1st Corinthians - Hope in the Turmoil

by Pastor Nate on May 10th, 2025

Above all, the Apostle Paul continually speaks of the centrality of Jesus Christ. It’s a good message for us today as we face political divisions, economic struggles, and the sheer complexity of life   Read More

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Stretch - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 9th, 2025

Take a moment to stretch and to feel your body growing and strengthening through this simple practice.   Read More

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Watch a Sunset - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 8th, 2025

The beauty of nature is all around us and speaks to God's handiwork, yet we rarely take time to stop and enjoy it.   Read More

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Drink Water - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 7th, 2025

Throughout the scriptures God uses water to bring salvation. As you drink your glass of water reflect on this simple, live-giving substance.  Read More

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Appreciate Art - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 5th, 2025

Take a long time to notice the details of a piece of art and let it be an avenue into prayer.  Read More

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Worship - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 4th, 2025

The time for weekly worship connects us with the promises of Christ's resurrection in a consistent and unique way.   Read More

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Listen to Music - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 2nd, 2025

Music is able to move us in ways we can't fully describe.   Read More

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Enjoy a Good Meal - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on May 1st, 2025

Throughout the history of the Christian faith, the Sacred Meal of Holy Communion has been a reminder of Christ's Resurrection.   Read More

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Care for a friend - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on April 30th, 2025

Care for a friend in need. We all know someone who might need a listening ear or additional attention. Sometimes, the simple kindness of another can bring hope in completely unexpected ways.   Read More

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Forgive Yourself - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on April 29th, 2025

Forgive yourself. We all can be so hard on ourselves; clinging to past mistakes, past shame, past guilt. We read in John's Gospel, "if the Son sets you free, then you are free indeed." Allow yourself to experience the freedom Christ makes possible today and always.  Read More

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Plant - Practice Resurrection

by Pastor Nate on April 28th, 2025

Plant something today. Every spring, new life bursts forth from the ground and the trees around us, a visual, physical reminder of God's resurrection power.  Read More

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Give Thanks - Practice Resurrection

by Nate Preisinger on April 25th, 2025

Write your gratitude. Take out a piece of paper or a journal and write down your blessings.  What fills your heart with gratitude? Where has God been working in your life? ...  Read More

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Grieve - Practice Resurrection

by Nate Preisinger on April 24th, 2025

Grieve. While grief can often feel like something negative, the process of grieving can be deeply healing. Allow yourself to grieve a loss in your life and invite God to bring healing and hope to your pain. ...  Read More

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Do a Good Deed - Practice Resurrection

by Nate Preisinger on April 23rd, 2025

Do a good deed. This can be anything!  Simply find a small action you can take to brighten someone's day. ...  Read More

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Clean - Practice Resurrection

by Nate Preisinger on April 22nd, 2025

Clean up. Take time today to clean a room in your house or clean up a local park or public space. When you have completed your work, take a step back and appreciate the new life brought to that space. ...  Read More

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Sing - Practice Resurrection

by Nate Preisinger on April 21st, 2025

Sing a song. Sing loud! Sing with joy! Enjoy the opportunity to use your voice to bring music and vibrancy to your day. ...  Read More

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The Book of Acts - Being the Church

by Pastor Nate on April 13th, 2025

Acts provides readers with a unique perspective on what it originally meant to be the church.  Read More

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Sacred Discomfort: How God Speaks in Uncomfortable Moments

by Pastor Nate on February 21st, 2025

When we travel to new places, experience different cultures, and serve in unfamiliar settings, we step into the unknown. It’s disorienting—but it’s also where God often does something new in us.  Read More

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