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Theology, COVID-19 Hannah Phillips Theology, COVID-19 Hannah Phillips

On Flesh in the Time of COVID-19

There are lots of ideas out there about why the Word “became flesh,” even though it seemed like bad news. Even though being flesh kind of sucked (and still does for all of us sometimes). But I believe that this happened, at least in part, to remind us how beautiful flesh is. The bottom line is that it takes courage to be flesh—especially in times like these.

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Prayer, Worship, Music Krystal Stroud Prayer, Worship, Music Krystal Stroud

Giving God Thanks

Consider practicing the spiritual practice of gratitude through the duration of this pandemic. Add gratitude to your care toolkit. You might be surprised by how this spiritual practice can change the way you view things.

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Church Alan Heath Church Alan Heath

Making Adjustments

And we will look back on these times and remember the special challenges, but also remember the new ways we developed to connect, even at a distance.

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Prayer Christie Wood Prayer Christie Wood

Fasting & Solitude

I usually look forward to a Lenten practice of refreshing solitude. This has suddenly morphed into fearful isolation. Schools closed. Travel restricted. Quarantines established. Celebrations postponed. Jobs lost. Even worship by proxy. God, is this the new normal?

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