http://www.ucc.org Feed Your Spirit ortizs@ucc.org webmaster@ucc.org United Church of Christ Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.ucc.org-160754252 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/your-life-better-full.html No description available No publication date available www.ucc.org-158072492 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/live-a-fulfilling-life/ "Sometimes it's just a short swim from the shipwreck of your life to the island paradise of your dreams—assuming you don't drown in the metaphor. " Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-172412819 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/faith-sports/ Whether it’s your exclamation of “Thank You, Jesus!” after winning the championship or witnessing an entire team take a knee in support of an injured player, God’s presence is experienced in sports. From little league diamonds and Friday Night Lights, to marathons and floor routines, here are 5 faith-filled lessons that sports can teach you. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-249774773 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/7-thoughts-on-the-spirituality-of-sunshine/ Take a lesson from nature and capitalize on one of God’s gifts.  Be like the animals who bask in the warm glow from above on a sunny day, but be mindful of your limits.  Reach for your spiritual self as you celebrate sunshine. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-202973239 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/life-lessons-preschoolers-can-teach-you/ Life is pretty simple for most preschoolers. What you see is what you get. If you wish you could view the world through those eyes once again – here’s a basic lesson plan. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-210644376 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/10-ways-to-exercise-body-and-soul/ It can be hard to find time in a busy week to get the exercise our bodies need. And sometimes that goes for our spirits as well.  Here are ten ways to exercise both at the same time. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-169110578 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/sleep-prayers/ Adapted from the "Carmina Gadelica", a collection of the oral traditions from the western islands of Scotland, and from "Compline"—ancient monastic prayers at the close of day. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-327654312 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/10-reasons-i-love-god/ I know, why only 10? You're right! So feel free to add your own ... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-231230559 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/14-thoughts-about-who-jesus-is/ On Good Friday, many Christians around the world make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer called the Stations of the Cross, following in the footsteps of Christ on his way to his crucifixion. There are 14 stations, places and events along Jesus' journey to Calvary. Here are 14 thoughts about Jesus from the Stillspeaking Writers' Group. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.ucc.org-323826367 http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/faith-is-like-running/ I’ve recently become something of a runner, and the more I’ve done it, the more convinced I’ve become that the running metaphors one finds all over the New Testament work quite well. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500