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We posted "At Home with God - Emotions" this morning, and just got our first picture of a family engaged. Here's Claire and Hunter showing off their favorite emotions! Who said emotions can't be fun? www.graftedlife.org/at-home-emotions

Deb gets her "At Home with God" tool box

At Home with God: Emotions

Here is Week One in our "At Home with God: For Such a Time as This" series. This new resource has great ideas for engagement and conversation.

If you aren't already a Grafted Life Subscriber and would like to receive these in your inbox there is a subscribe button at the bottom of the issue.

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/at-home-with-god-emotions-902889

mailchi.mp Emotions are a normal part of life. Everyone has them but we are not always good at talking about them or understanding them. Our unprocessed emotions can heavily influence our actions in life. This is true for children and adults alike. Providing a safe environment at home, where emotions can be re...

At Home with God: Introduction

We are excited to share with you more details about At Home with God! Please share this resource with parents, grandparents and friends who want to foster a spiritual environment in their homes and connect on a deeper level with those they are living with.

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/at-home-with-god-intro-902909?e=acc251067d

mailchi.mp We are excited to share with you more details about At Home with God! Please share this resource with parents, grandparents and friends who want to foster a spiritual environment in their homes and connect on a deeper level with those they are living with. 

Emotional Responses to COVID-19
During the next couple months our hearts will be regularly tested by our circumstances, and our anxious thoughts will leak out into our actions. What can we do about it?
https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/2020-opportunities-902829

A Special Invitation Amidst the Coronavirus
https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/2020-opportunities-902813

In the next few days and weeks, the Coronavirus will cause all of us in the household of faith to withdraw from some or many of the social interactions that we are used to. Regardless of our opinions of the timing or rightness of our need to withdraw, I’d like you to consider the invitation that may be present to us in this season....

Grafted Life is hosting this workshop in Dallas on May 4. If you are a pastor or small group leader, this event is perfect for you! www.graftedlife.org/formation-in-the-church

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Would it be helpful to have a daily reminder to pause, pray & reflect? Consider signing up for Debbie Swindoll's free daily email entitled, The Invitation.

https://www.graftedlife.org/subscribe

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[01/15/20]   We are preparing themes for our 2020 Witness e-newsletter series...what questions do you have about Spiritual Formation we can address? What topics would you like to see covered?

How can you engage your family in spiritual conversations this Christmas season? Grafted Life is creating an "Advent Family Experience"--a weekly email series that will run through Advent, starting the week of Nov 25. Each email will have scripture, suggested activities, and guides for conversation.

Advent Resource for Families is coming! An announcement will got out on Monday, November 18th about this weekly email resource, be sure you are on our mailing list to receive it!

https://www.graftedlife.org/subscribe

Bringing Formation into the Church

Join us for this one-day conference in Phoenix, AZ next February. This day event is for church leaders and pastors...or anyone who is trying to influence their church in a formative direction. We will explore the forces that both encourage and discourage formation initiatives.

Hope to see you there!

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/bringing-formation-into-the-church?e=67205e2e3b

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Join us in 2020!

Bringing Spiritual Formation into the Church
A Conference for Pastors and Church Leaders
Franciscan Retreat Center | Phoenix, AZ
February 24, 2020

https://www.graftedlife.org/2020-glm-conference

Formation Resources to Share

Our latest communication with loads of resources!

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/formation-resources-to-share?e=acc251067d

mailchi.mp Topic: We have wanted a kit like this for about 8 years! It offers everything you need to communicate about Grafted Life’s resources, including slides for worship center and gathering area loops, and copy blurbs for use in newsletters, bulletins, announcements, etc.

2020 Grafted Life Conference | Grafted Life Ministries

A Grafted Life Conference for Pastors & Church Leaders coming in 2020!

Bringing Spiritual Formation into the Church

Space is limited! Register today!

https://www.graftedlife.org/2020-glm-conference

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Emotions: Facts on Faith and Feeling | Grafted Life Ministries

Dr. Matthew Green explores an important topic in this article.

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/emotions-facts-on-faith-and-feeling

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Life Mapping Your Small Group, Church or Organization | Grafted Life Ministries

A life map is a self-reflection tool that individuals create to help them grasp the arc of their life, organization or group's story. You can use a life map to gain an overview, or to focus just on specific themes, like hardships, joys or dreams.

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/life-mapping-your-small-group-church-or-organization

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

(In) Dependence Day

A holiday reflection.

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/in-dependence-day?e=acc251067d&fbclid=IwAR2ZneIgm2CW8S-LrrxCMVWIJWwTuwsPzTBdbz6WBVmFdwQBkhJZQ0wtZS8

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Emotions: Facts on Faith and Feeling | Grafted Life Ministries

A thoughtful article by Dr. Matthew Green. Enjoy!

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/emotions-facts-on-faith-and-feeling

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Worldview Is More than What You Think | Grafted Life Ministries

"While many people in the United States currently categorize themselves as Christians or attend a Christian church, troubling research over the past decade has suggested that many self-designated Christians are actually living as if they were on the periphery—or even outside—of the Christian worldview."

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/worldview-is-more-than-what-you-think

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

The Sowing Circle: A Bold Invitation

The latest communication for our new community, The Sowing Circle, where you will find a way to register for a webinar where we will be sharing about the new children's formation curriculum that will be the next writing project.

Consider joining us!

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/the-sowing-circle-a-bold-invitation

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Spiritual Formation: A Definition | Grafted Life Ministries

An explanation of what Grafted Life means when using the term "Spiritual Formation".

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/spiritual-formation-a-definition

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Code of Ethics for Christian Leaders | Grafted Life Ministries

Here is a guide many may find helpful.

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/code-of-ethics-for-christian-leaders

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Small Groups Anonymous

We have often said our materials are "recovery for the rest of the church." This article, by Kent Dunnington, speaks to how much we long for a small group experience where people are real.

If anyone knows the author (a prof at Biola U), please reach out to him and let him know what he's searching for has been found.

christianitytoday.com Why the best church small groups might take their cues from the Twelve Steps.

Our last radio spot features our colleague, Carolann Rusiniak Duffin, who shares a story I'm sure many of of us have experienced. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q7-wUwj5hSEkolylmGxbAGdu9WCJbY_b/view?usp=sharing

Grafted Life - Spot 2 60.mp3

The second 1-minute spot features our colleague, Monica Romig Green. This spot is also a derivative from the Grafted Life video we shot a few years ago. You can hear this spot here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qDxHh3lJIBu_flI6S1_rxEFDMwEgStPc

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The first 60-second spot features Ryan Swindoll, reprising his voice over work from the Grafted Life video we created a few years ago. You can listen to it here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qEUaVNHI7dg5nQn0qHjfaFnT7mOfCKTx.

[05/14/19]   We are kicking off a radio campaign today in the Dallas, TX area with our friends at WAY-FM 89.7 (KAWA). We are a featured ministry partner for the next two months. I'll post the three spots that will be airing. Pray that people feel compelled to respond!

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Here is the link to join the FB Live'

https://www.facebook.com/graftedlifeministries/videos/442869773114436/

As experts in helping people find God in everyday life, Grafted Life is hosting a Facebook Live gathering specifically for Christian women – mothers, grandmothers, and their friends – on the challenges facing our families:

* How do I help little ones find their own relationship with God?
* How should I respond to the spiritual choices of my teens and adult kids--choices I may not agree with?
* Can I make a difference—now, and in the future on behalf of other families?

We'll offer practical suggestions, and empower women who often feel unseen in the church. In addition, you’ll be encouraged as we launch a plan to resource parents and churches in the spiritual nurturing of children and youth.

At Home with God: What Women CAN Do for Kids

As experts in helping people find God in everyday life, Grafted Life is hosting a Facebook Live gathering specifically for Christian women – mothers, grandmothers, and their friends – on the challenges facing our families:

* How do I help little ones find their own relationship with God?
* How should I respond to the spiritual choices of my teens and adult kids--choices I may not agree with?
* Can I make a difference—now, and in the future on behalf of other families?

We'll offer practical suggestions, and empower women who often feel unseen in the church. In addition, you’ll be encouraged as we launch a plan to resource parents and churches in the spiritual nurturing of children and youth.

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If we're honest, there's a fear deep inside most Christian parents: our desire to raise godly kids, coupled with a lack of confidence that we are doing it effectively. Can you relate?

If so, and you are a Christian mother or grandmother (or a friend of one), come to our Facebook Live! event (https://www.facebook.com/events/711353165950606/) on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00pm Central, hosted on the Grafted Life Ministries​' page.

Come for support. Come for perspective. Come ready to be empowered to make a difference...in your child's life, and those of generations to come.

If we're honest, there's a fear deep inside most Christian parents: our desire to raise godly kids, coupled with a lack of confidence that we are doing it effectively. Can you relate?

If so, and you are a Christian mother or grandmother (or a friend of one), come to our Facebook Live! event (https://www.facebook.com/events/711353165950606/) on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00pm Central, hosted on the Grafted Life Ministries​' page.

Come for support. Come for perspective. Come ready to be empowered to make a difference...in your child's life, and those of generations to come.

Doodle: DYLM Virtual Group Selection

Another round of online groups for our 4 week study, Do You Love Me?, are forming. You can use this link to express interest and chose your availability. Groups will begin the middle of May!

If you would like to learn more about the focus of this study the link is in the comments.

https://doodle.com/poll/asqn3e3mni5z5uu9…

doodle.com This survey is to set up several virtual groups to walk through the book Do You Love Me. Select the days/times that work for you. Once we hear from everyone, we will group you into one of the days/times you selected. Groups will begin on the date referenced, and continue weekly for a total of 4-5 we...

Doodle: DYLM Virtual Group Selection

Another round of online groups for our 4 week study, Do You Love Me?, are forming. You can use this link to express interest and chose your availability. Groups will begin the middle of May!

If you would like to learn more about the focus of this study the link is in the comments.

https://doodle.com/poll/asqn3e3mni5z5uu9?fbclid=IwAR3kRLkjPhQrGpft8pgMxajfVuQL1sGH4_6ffct2Bc7x4sRraSBiKfRVI8w

doodle.com This survey is to set up several virtual groups to walk through the book Do You Love Me. Select the days/times that work for you. Once we hear from everyone, we will group you into one of the days/times you selected. Groups will begin on the date referenced, and continue weekly for a total of 4-5 we...

Vineyard Pilgrimage

Grafted Life Miniseries is introduced as a resource partner at the Vineyard Pilgrimage Godspeed Conference! Excited to see how the Lord will use the partnership to bless others!

“Several years ago my spiritual life derailed. After decades of trying to live according to the Bible, I “woke up” exhausted one day confronted with the words of Christ in Matthew 11:28-30 - “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (ESV). As I let those verses contrast with the true state of my internal life, I concluded that if Christ’s invitation was true, then I was doing something fundamentally wrong in my walk with Him.”

Debbie Swindoll
Do You Love Me? Page 13

https://www.graftedlife.org/small-group-studies/do-you-love-me

Spiritual Formation: A Definition | Grafted Life Ministries

Have you wondered what folks mean when they mention Spiritual Formation?

Here is a brief definition of what we mean at Grafted Life when we use the term.

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/spiritual-formation-a-definition

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

The Value of Spiritual Direction in the Formation Journey | Grafted Life Ministries

"Spiritual direction is a once-a-month meeting with a trained listener who will accompany you on your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity, as well as how you are reacting and responding. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in biblical truth, spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ."

https://www.graftedlife.org/articles/the-value-of-spiritual-direction-in-the-formation-journey

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Raising a Tabernacle

"...I realized our intention to create spiritual formation curricula for children and youth was a form of “building a tabernacle”--making a space for God to meet with children and for children to meet God." Debbie Swindoll

https://mailchi.mp/graftedlife/the-importance-of-childrens-spiritual-formation-000j0lxkep

mailchi.mp I woke up early a few weeks ago with an image on my mind—a tabernacle—a place for God to meet with His people, a space to experience God’s presence, to connect personally with God.

Life with God | Grafted Life Ministries

Have you completed the first two semesters of Life with God? Would you like to join an online group for the 4th semester, A Call to Desire and Discern? There is one beginning soon with one spot left!

Email [email protected] and we will get you plugged in!

https://www.graftedlife.org/small-group-studies/life-with-god#roadmap

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.

Do You Love Me? | Grafted Life Ministries

We have opportunities to join a "virtual" small group. These groups will be 4 weeks in length and walk through the study below.

If you are interested please let us know by replying here, or sending an email to [email protected].

"Discover why readers have called Do You Love Me? “short and powerful,” “refreshingly deep,” and “unexpectedly enlightening.”

https://www.graftedlife.org/small-group-studies/do-you-love-me

graftedlife.org Grafted Life partners with churches and Christian ministries to build relational cultures of love for God and one another.