A Guide to Spiritual Practice

Written by CREDO faculty members Renée Miller and Brian Taylor, the reflections in this guide introduce and explain a range of spiritual practices and disciplines—from Centering Prayer and Spiritual Writing to other manners of being that include music, art, and even the mindfulness of movie-going.

And God saw that it was good

Reflections on sacred lessons learned from our blessed but fragile Earth

Questions of Faith

How can Christianity be called a religion of love if "Christians" condemn those who are different from themselves?

Explore Your Journey

How can this be? Why me? What must I do? How do you know me? These questions are the pathway toward  transformation. When we keep asking questions, we are beginning to look more deeply at ourselves and move closer to the One who made us. 

Spirituality Every Day

Observations and reflections on the spiritual side of daily life.

Exploring Prayer

Ways to open your heart and nourish your soul

Tracks of a Fellow Struggler

John Claypool had been serving as a pastor for nearly two decades, counseling and accompanying those whose life had been touched by grief, when he abruptly had to face crisis and then tragedy in the life of his own child. "Life Is Gift" is the sermon Claypool preached as he confronted the darkness of grief only four weeks after his daughter died.

Take Time to Meditate

Using music to hear the Holy 

Preparing for Sunday

Use this online tool to access Sunday lectionary readings, related reflections and prayer prompts at your convenience

Explore God's Love:

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW REALLY BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?

I’m not talking about “bad things” like inconveniences. I’m talking big, bad, horrible stuff: people being set on fire on purpose; crib death; human trafficking; animal cruelty; addiction; excruciating, wasting disease. That kind of thing.