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This Issue

Priorities

After Easter: Hope, and Happy Birthday!>>

The Catch of a Lifetime>>

Extended Interview with Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon>>

The Text, Webster, and Intuition>>

Transitions

Another Really Big Fish Story>>

Rejoice, Hope, and Prayer>>

Ascension>>

Traditions

Easter, Hope, and “Happy Birthday!”>>

“Children, Have You Any Fish?”>>

Springtime Celebrations!>>

My Statement of Faith>>

Wisdom & Wondering

I am going out to fish>>

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Volume One 2001

Southern Baptist Traditions In Christian Education by Rev. Jim Walls

Time-Honored Traditions from a Lutheran Perspective by Lori Rosenkvist

Christian Priorities - Reflection, Forgiveness and Reconciliation By Rebecca Bowman Woods

Shifting Responsibility for Christian Nurture to the Entire Congregation by E.Stanley Ott, Ph.D

Generations of Faith Community Centered, Life-long, Intergenerational Faith Formation By John Roberto

Christian Education Priorities By Delia Halverson

The Parish Experience as a Priority for Christian Education/Nurture By Elizabeth Strickland

Unity Through Humility- a Priority By Vernon Broyles

Faith Is a Gift From God By Bethany Swann

Learning about Faith by Christopher (Chris) Culvern

You Must Have Faith By Chris Crouch

Keeping Your Priorities Straight By Sarah Jones

Practices for Faith Formation By Dr. Karen-Marie Yust

Establishing Priorities for Youth and Family By Pat Fletcher

A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to Cyberspace By Dr. Ronald Hecker Cram

"Real World" Christian Challenges By Holly Hemmer Yeuell

The Calling and Unexpected Harvest by Linda C. Burian

Thoughts…on The Holiness (Whole-ness) of Rest By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

The Gift of New Understanding By Shirley B. Culvern

Sabbath-Seeking By Ann Richards

Keeping Sabbath and Keeping Faith with Kids By Don C. Richter. Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary

Out of Order! By Janine C. Hagan

Poems by Linda C. Burian

Thoughts….On the Rhythm of Autumn By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Faith-Based Relationships as a Priority for our Children By Julie Schafer Kilkeary

Grow Up! By Sarah Keith

"The House That Insanity Built" By Sandy Spooner

Friends in Faith By Amy Bremers

Worship Technologies: How to Appeal to an MTV Generation By Brian Hagan

Sam's Psalm and Lee's Psalm

In a Thousand Voices By Julian B. Culvern

Epiphaneia By Ron Sebring

Rediscovering Hidden Voices By Heidi Bright Parales

A Vision of Lifelong Learning By Jim Pounds

Goosebumps, Goosebumps, Goosebumps By Laura J. Kirkpatrick

Turn of the Year By Mark Phillips

Thoughts on Easter, Newness, and Transformation By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Jason's Gift By Joe Dalton

And Then I Saw an Angel: My Long Road to Faith By Rick Rector

The Rock That Talked By Dan Woods

A Journey of Doubt into Faith: Examining "Crossing Jordan" From a Spiritual Perspective By Beth Strickland

Questions about this issues articles.

Adult Spiritual Formation Key to Successful Youth Ministry By Roger McKinney

Questions for use with "A Journey of Doubt into Faith"

Thoughts on Passion, Pentecost, and Purpose By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

A Passion for Painting and for God: Ronald McDowell By Janine C. Hagan

Faith and Stage-Life: A Passion for Community Theater by Glynnis Ritchie

Freedom From Fear: A Priority for Christians By Dr. R. Samuel Culvern

Walking with Faith: Ministry with Children By Christina Berry

Telling Our Stories By Rebecca Bowman Woods

To Be Passionate About Your Faith: A Teenager's Perspective By Bernard Garrett Serota

The Power of Honest Positive Thinking By Chris Crouch

Thoughts on Reconciliation, Peacemaking and Harmony By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

"Real World" Christian Challenges By Holly Hemmer Yeuell

A Small Good Thing at a Time Like This By Rebecca Bowman Woods

Living the Message of Christian Unity: The Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon

Painting With Many Brushes By Rev. Josh T. Baird

The Reconciliation / Peacemaking and Faith-Building Journey: Along the Garden Path By Sonia Crist, Ph.D.

Moses and My Call To Ministry By Rev. Dr. Robert Kenney

Tolerance By Linda C. Burian

Thoughts on Harvesting, Reaping, and Where-That-Takes-Us By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Healing: Reaping the Benefits of God's Love An Interview with Father Matthew Linn

Harvesting the Back Yard: Or, Conversations with God By Don Hagan

Southern Soil, Precious "Plants" By Janie Wilkerson

Baptized, Again! By Cathy Woods

Signs of Harvest By Lori Rosenkvist

Experiencing the Harvest By Jeannie McCabe

Season and Unexpected Harvest By Linda C. Burian

Advent and Christmas: Thoughts on Expectations and Experiences By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Memories, Meaning, and Teaching Advent/Christmas: An Interview with Delia Halverson

The Empty List By Mark Lacy

His Joy for Us By Pamalia Culvern

Holiday Expectations By Hilary West

This Christmas: Meaning and Purpose from Tragedy By Dane Sammis

"Be Still and Wait" By Janice D. Philpot

Christmas Changes By Emily Culvern

Volume Three 2003

Thoughts on Discovery and Epiphany By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Interview with Mary Hawes, Diocesan Children's Advisor By Janine C. Hagan

The Central Message of Love By Wade Bond

Sitting Still in the Darkness By Rebecca Bowman Woods

David's Prayer: Communicating Our Prayers and Plans to God By Dr. David Hilton Dyson

Grannybuzz By Betty Wiggins

Love is…by Wade Bond

Thoughts on Lent and Easter: Ministry and Mystery by Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Paradise and a Parking Lot By Rev. Josh T. Baird

The House That Insanity Built By Sandy Spooner

Interview with Nikki Macdonald By Janine C. Hagan

Memorial Day 180 By Dan Woods

Memory and Metaphor: A Lenten Reflection By Dr. Ronald Hecker Cram

Memories - Meaning - Mystery By Laura Kirkpatrick

Lee's Psalm By Lee Mikel

Pondering About Pentecost and Spiritual Energy By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

An Interview with Dr. E. Stanley Ott By Janine C. Hagan and E. Stanley Ott

Spiritual Energy: The Lessons of a Campfire By Chris Crouch

"God is Doing a New Thing" By Rev. Robert Gary Kelly

God, Please Send Me A Job!!! By Amy Bremers

Passion: That Breath of God By Kathy Silvie

Thoughts About Sabbath and Renewal By Janine C. Hagan

An Interview with Dr. Ron Jenkins By Janine C. Hagan

Keeping Sabbath and Keeping Faith with Kids
By Don C. Richter. Ph.D. (Princeton Theological Seminary)

Sabbath From a Canadian Perspective By Brian P. Doyle

Lord of the Sabbath By Nancy Fottrell

Risk-taking for God! By Janine C. Hagan

Seashore Meditation By Linda C. Burian

Somewhere Between the Basement and the Attic: Thoughts on Gathering and Gratitude
By Janine C. Hagan

Interview with Victoria Tate

Colour My World* By Dan Woods

Gathering and Gratitude By E. Chris Curvin

Gathering Gratitude By Eugenia Gamble

Grateful Wonder By Pamalia Culvern

Gratitude By Megan

Bless His Name By Diane Harvey

Regarding Advent and Christmas: Thoughts on Angels and Anxiety By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

A Walk of Faith By Heidi Bright Parales

Advent or Anxiety? By Hollie Wohlwend

Christmas Peace By Christina Berry

Angels? Where? By Holly Yeuell

Madonna & Child By Nikki Macdonald

Animals as Angels By Janine C. Hagan

Volume Four 2004

An Unexplainable Journey: From Epiphany to Love
By Janine C. Hagan

Healing: Reaping the Benefits of God’s Love
An Interview with Father Matthew Linn

“You Gotta Be There!” By Rev. Sid Burgess

Love-the first Fruit of the Spirit By Pamalia Culvern

The Central Message of Love By Wade Bond

The Greatest Of These Is Love By Paul Young, Jr.

Love: The Teacher By Lee Nickles

From Despair to Joy: How Two Dogs Changed My Life By Heather McCuen Dearmon

On the Bridge: Haiku By Christina Berry

The Neighbor’s Dog By Kathy Silvie

Pipkin By Amy Bremers

Thoughts on Easter: Finding Jesus and Joy By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

The Joy Set Before Him By Pamalia Culvern

Faith on God: Joy in Life By Nancy C. Fottrell

Lent and Easter: Ministry and Mystery By Janine C. Hagan

An Interview with Rev. Chris Curvin and Worship Media Solutions By Chris Curvin

A Golden Egg for Everyone By Heather Dearmon

Fruits of the Spirit…Joy By Kathy Silvie

God’s Joy By Paul L. Young, Jr.

Ordinary Time: Harvesting Extraordinary “Fruits” (Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Generosity) By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

An Interview with Kathleen Long Bostrom Interviewed by Janine C. Hagan

Signs of Harvest By Lori Rosenkvist

Potluck By Christina Berry

“Running with Patience” By Rev. Chris Curvin

“The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Laborers are Few…” (Luke 10:2a) By Rev. Laura Kirkpatrick

Habakkuk, Sudan, and the Writer’s Responsibility By Rebecca Bowman Woods

Ordinary Times, Extraordinary Lessons By Pamalia Culvern

We Shall Teach By Holly Yeuell

Kindness By Paul L. Young, Jr

Generosity By Linda C. Burian

The Harvesting of Extraordinary Virtues: A Tumble Weed Tale By Kathy Silvie

Thoughts on Advent and Christmas; Faithfulness and Self-Control By Janine C. Hagan

Memories, Meaning, and Teaching Advent/Christmas: An Interview with Delia Halverson

Divine Wisdom and the Word Made Flesh (Has Christianity Forgotten the Feminine of Divine Wisdom?) By Wade Bond

His Joy for Us By Pamalia Culvern

Turning to Traditions By Rebecca Bowman Woods

Remembering Christmas By Christina S. Roser

The Empty List By Mark Lacy

An Interview with Heather Roser By Janine C. Hagan

“Be Still and Wait” By Janice D. Philpot

Fir Tree By Christina Roser

Madonna & Child By Nikki Macdonald

Volume Five 2005

Epiphany and Unexpected Directions By Janine C. Hagan

An Interview from Peru By Janine C. Hagan and Heather Miller

Epiphaneia By Ron Sebring

Sitting Still in the Darkness By Rebecca Bowman Woods

Miracle in the Mountains By Stacy Butler

Grannybuzz By Betty Wiggins

Wisdom in the Ages By Pamalia Culvern

In Search of the Magi By Kathy Silvie, Woman at the Well

Lent and Easter: Struggle and Surprise By Janine C. Hagan

An Interview with Wendy Reed Bruce By Janine C. Hagan

Hollywood Moments and Hope in the Apples By Melissa Tate

Choices By Bonnie Cannon

Remember - To Feed Your Faith By Dr. Richard Wayne Fry

Our Young Adult Interview: Hilary West Perry By Janine C. Hagan

Memories – Meaning – Mystery By Rev. Laura Kirkpatrick

Let There Be Light By Dan Woods

Thoughts on Pentecost and Promise By Janine C. Hagan

An Interview with Linwood Bagby By Janine C. Hagan

Milestones, Holidays, and Thresholds By Jeannie McCabe

Spirit Sightings By Sharon Terry

Young Adult Interview with James Guthrie By Janine C. Hagan

Just Past Easter: Walk to Peace Through a Promise By Rev. Laura J. Kirkpatrick

Precious Promises By Janine C. Hagan

Thoughts on Summer, Sabbath, and Security By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

An Interview with Birmingham Police Chief Annetta Nunn
By Janine C. Hagan and Chief Annetta Nunn

“Bit by Bit We Fill the Can:" Security and Sabbath in Tanzania By Suzanne F. Berman

God: Our Shelter and Shield By Peggy D. Johndrow

An Interview with Afif Kanafani By Janine C. Hagan and Afif Kanafani

When the Thorn Remains By Heather McCuen Dearmon

Daily Sabbath By Heather McCuen Dearmon

My Life By Peggy D. Johndrow

Thoughts on Fall: Gathering and Gifts By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

An Interview with Dr. Richard R. Osmer By Janine C. Hagan and Rick Osmer

A Noble Warrior’s Gift By Col. “Stretch” Dunn

Hurricanes and Hope By Rebecca Bowman Woods

An Interview with Rev. Laura J. Kirkpatrick By Janine C. Hagan and Laura Kirkpatrick

Gathering By Mike Ratliff

An Interview with Jennifer Hogan

Prepare for Discovery By Dr. Ellen Witt

Transforming Our Gifts By Dee Seaquist

Road Signs, Leaves, and Love By Rev. Matt Linn, SJ

A Gift, I Gather By Melissa Tate

A Gift through Sadness, an Identity Through Experience By: Tyler Bender

Advent/Christmas: Promise and Prophecy Letter from the Editor: The Story of ecumininet™ online!

An Interview with Phil Keaggy By Tyler K. Bender and Phil Keaggy

The Promise of Grace By Tyler K. Bender

An Interview with Elizabeth Strickland By Janine C. Hagan and Beth Strickland

Promises Kept By Sharon R. Terry

Promise, Prophecy, and (the work of) Peace By Janine C. Hagan

Unexpected Angels: Promises Fulfilled! By Rita Culvern

Volume Six 2006

Epiphany to Easter: From Vision to New Life! By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

An Interview with Lucy Baxley By Janine C. Hagan and Lucy Baxley, Lt. Governor of Alabama

Thoughts of a Wycliffe Bible Translator on “Vision” By Mike Miller

An Interview with Rita Culvern By Janine C. Hagan and Rita Culvern

Fasting, Lent, and Spiritual Awareness By Tom Ehrich

A Golden Egg for Everyone By Heather Dearmon

Visions of Easters Past By Dan Woods

Finding Jesus, Joy, and New Life By Janine C. Hagan

Forest Green by Heather Dearmon

My Love, Arise By Sebrina Fox

Restart: New Life By John Stuar

Thoughts on Summer,Sabbath, and Stillness By Janine C. Hagan

An Interview with Rev. C Dana "Dan" Krutz, By Janine C. Hagan and Dan Krutz

Siestas, Stress, and Stillness By Megan Voelkel

“Halos” for Broken Necks and “Angels” By Stephen Steward

Justice for Change, Stillness and a New Church By Holly Hemmer Yeuell

The Workaholic Express By Dana Springall

A Simple Silence By S.J. Thomas

Transient Guest By Lex Scheuble

A Comforted Cottontail By Amy Bremers

Burden Bearer By John Stuart

“Harvest and Health:” In Search of Wisdom By Janine C. Hagan, Editor

Healing By John Stuart

An Interview with Dr. Richard Hardel Executive Director of The Youth & Family Institute By Janine C. Hagan and Dick Hardel

A Slim Hope The Slow Journey Toward Healing and Beyond By Lori Rosenkvist

Harvesting 101 By Heather McCuen Dearmon

Not Death, But Life! By Emanuel “Mike” Madonia

Inquiring Minds, Health, and Prayer By Bradley Harris

Backpacking Beyond-the-Bible-Belt the Series: First Stop, Costa Rica By Suzanne Berman

The Desert of God’s Love By Sarah A. Keith

The Believer’s Diet By Dorothy Robinson

Colors By Deidre Witan

A Spirit Moves, The Body Grows Stronger By Stephen Steward

The Eye Exam By Dorothy Robinson

Inhale Autumn By Deidre Witan

Fog By Adam Dauro

Aiya-Gaitani-Yoni Corn-Grinding Song Shared by Janine C. Hagan

Celebrations: An Interfaith and Intergenerational Issue By Janine C. Hagan

Celebrating a Snow Day By John Stuart

Angels for Our Hearts By Janine C. Hagan

Celebrating Grace By Tyler K. Bender

School’s Out!!! By Rachel

An Interview with Rabbi Jonathan Miller, Temple Emanu-El By Janine C. Hagan and Jonathan Miller

Las Posadas: Blessed is the House By the Rev. Christina Berry

I Love Thanksgiving! By Jonathan

Backpacking Beyond the Bible Belt: The Holy Season in the Holy Land By Suzanne Berman

Sharing Christmas: A Taiwanese Perspective By Nancy Fottrell

Changes! By Finn

Beany Bunny and Christmas By Amy Bremers

Kisaka:Song of Rejoicing and Thanksgiving: Pawnee Indian Tribe, Explained by Lesa-Kipiliru (Young Chief) Shared By Janine C. Hagan

Volume Seven 2007

Our Winter Issue: Epiphany,Wisdom and White By Janine C. Hagan

A New Heart By John Stuart

An Interview with Musician/Entertainer Bobby Horton By Janine C. Hagan and Bobby Horton

Here Come the Wise Men By Suzanne Matheny

“You Gotta Be There!” By Rev. Sid Burgess

Backpacking Beyond the Bible Belt: South Africa, India and White By Suzanne Berman

Dreams and Wisdom By Heidi Bright Parales

Beany (Bunny) Wisdom By Amy Bremers

A Prayer for the New Year By Suzanne Matheny

Epiphanies By Dot Robinson

Come Find Your Place By Stephen Steward

Lent/Easter, Purpose, and Purple by Janine C. Hagan

Little Lambs By John Stuart

Dr. Huston Smith On “Purpose”and Religion By Heidi Bright Parales

An Interview with Bob Wilson, Vice-Moderator of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church USA By Janine C. Hagan and Bob Wilson

About the Color Purple... By Janine C. Hagan

Backpacking Beyond the Bible Belt: Reflections On My Journey By Suzanne Berman

Eat Healthy for Lent By Heidi Bright Parales

Purple, Passion, and Purpose By Mary Ellen Snell

Easter--Bring It On By Beany

Happy Easter , Earth Mates! By “cj” Randolph

The Road to Golgotha By Anni Macht Gibson

Lenten Lamentation By Kelly Nicole Hardin

“Pentecost, Passion, and Orange” by Janine C. Hagan

Just As I Am By Kathy Silvie

Pentecost, Passion, and Orange By Heidi Bright Parales

Discovering Passion in Tokyo By Dana Springall

The Resurrection, Life after Easter, and the Pentecost: Perspectives From a Southern Baptist By Mary Ellen Snell

Dreams of the Spirit By Janine C. Hagan

Pentecost and My Perspective: We Have Work To Do! By CJ Randolph

Passionate Pet By Arley

Passion Trilogy By Dot Robinson

From Passion to Pentecost By Kelly Nicole McCombs

Thoughts on Summer, Growth, and Green By Janine C. Hagan

Summer, Growth, and Green By Heidi Bright Parales

The Green Madonna By Jan Buxton-Wade

Justice for Change, Stillness and a New Church By Holly Hemmer Yeuell

Secure Communities: A Growing Concern By Jim Blaszczynski

Following the Stillness: Growth By Stephen Steward

The Nature of Summer By Arley the Bunny

Rosary By Anni Macht Gibson

Grace By Anni Macht Gibson

Dirt By Dorothy Robinson

Grassroots Grace By John Stuart and Living Water By Dot Robinson

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Vol 8 Issue 1

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This Issue

Priorities

Transitions

Traditions

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Volume One 2001

Volume Two 2002

Volume Three 2003

Volume Four 2004

Volume Five 2005

Volume Six 2006

Volume Seven 2007