by The Practice Church | Aug 12, 2015 | Reflections, Sunday Reflections
(From the practice that Kellye guided us through on Sunday, August 9th) I’d love to introduce you to or invite you back into a practice that has enriched my prayer life. It is a way to use the pictures we see every day about the tragedies in the world as a way to pray...
by The Practice Church | Jun 8, 2015 | Discernment, Sunday Messages, Sunday Reflections, The Practice Podcast
It was so good to gather together again last night at The Practice. I agree with Aaron, two weeks apart felt too long! I am always so encouraged to be among you all as we gather to worship and put the words of Jesus into practice with one another – such a holy...
by The Practice Church | May 18, 2015 | Eucharist And Mission, Kingdom Practices, Reflections, Sunday Reflections
Our time of worship, prayer, and Eucharist last night, ending our six-week journey called Eucharist and Mission, left me feeling encouraged and strengthened both in faith and in community. Like so many things, the closeness we all felt as we left is a bit of a...
by The Practice Church | May 4, 2015 | Eucharist And Mission, Sunday Reflections
Broken Open for Reconciliation I’ve realized between last night and today that you don’t hear a whole lot about what people are “for.” Mostly, we hear about what people are against. In fact, you are much more likely to know what your friends and family are against...
by The Practice Church | Apr 27, 2015 | Eucharist And Mission, Reflections, Sunday Reflections, The Practice Podcast
Tending to the Presence of Christ It makes perfect sense that experiencing the presence of Christ at the Lord’s Table could have a significant impact on the way we live our lives. If I am intentional about remembering Jesus’ sacrifice once a week in communion, I will...
by The Practice Church | Apr 20, 2015 | Eucharist And Mission, Reflections, Sunday Messages, Sunday Reflections, The Practice Podcast
Everyone Is Welcome at the Table I have not ever thought of the table (the Lord’s Supper or communion) as a scandalous place. A reverent place, yes. A place of great mystery, for sure. As I consider it now, I realize I’ve even thought of communion as a bit tame....