Alive Now is a devotional magazine that supports the spiritual lives of small groups as well as individuals. The magazine invites readers to enter an ever-deepening relationship with God, helps them reflect on contemporary issues from a faith perspective, and supports them in acting on these issues.
General Guidelines
Each issue of this bimonthly, 48-page magazine focuses on a contemporary topic that impacts the faith life. Divided into sections that move readers through exploration and reflection on the theme, the magazine may be used weekly by individuals or members of small groups. The sections contain scripture, prayers, meditations, stories, poetry, reflection aids, photographs, and art. Seasonal material, both theological and liturgical, is appropriate.
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They follow themes for each issue. Upcoming is:
January/February 2014 • Due 05/30/13 Compassion Compassion’s root meaning is “to suffer with.” Without compassion, we cannot “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God” (see Micah 6:8). And yet, we are overwhelmed, sometimes, by the needs of the world and find ourselves in a place of “compassion fatigue.” How do you spiritually ground yourself so that you can respond with compassion to the needs around you?
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