The early church was a mess. Maybe there’s hope for us yet?
This encouragement is written by Mary Hulst, University Pastor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All who believed were together and had all…
Hope for Complicated Relationships: An Advent Prayer Practice
A reflection written by Rev. Michael Gulker, President of The Colossian Forum. If you’re like me, this time of year has a way…
5 Hopeful Practices You Might Have Missed
This year has asked a lot of us. It has asked for courage when we felt afraid, patience when the world felt impatient, and…
What I Learned When Consensus Failed
This encouragement is written by Jenell Paris, Ph.D., an anthropologist, author, active church leader, and a Professor of Anthropology and Criminal Justice at Messiah…
The Moment I Realized Good Intentions Weren’t Enough
This encouragement is written by Craig Mattson, writer and host of “The Mode Switch” podcast and newsletter, author of Digital Overwhelm: A Mid-Career Guide to…
NEW RESOURCE: Staying Grounded in the Heat of Conflict
When tension rises, do you ever feel yourself slipping into autopilot? Shutting down, pushing harder, carrying more than your share — or maybe blaming…
Clarity is Kindness: the Surprising Gift of Honest Feedback
This encouragement is written by Jess Shults, Chief Partnerships Officer at The Colossian Forum. A lot of times, the most important things are said…
Honoring God’s Call in Uncomfortable Places
It’s one thing to show up when you’re celebrated… …It’s another to show up when your presence is questioned or limited. That tension raises…
How to Engage Faithfully in Online Conversations
Why This Matters: Practicing Faithful Presence Online At The Colossian Forum, we often explore what it means to show up faithfully in the midst…
The Benefits of Conflict: Why Psychological Safety Makes All the Difference
Is it possible to feel safe with someone who challenges you? In a world where silence often feels safer than honesty, many of us…