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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Upcoming is: Enough (Spiritual Practice - Giving) due Jan. 03, 2011.There’s no getting around it — we live in a culture that encourages us to want more and more. How much is enough? When do we have enough? What are the spiritual costs of not having enough? having more than enough? This season’s lectionary scriptures take us from the story of manna in the desert (Ex. 16:2-15) to Jesus’ discussion of taxes (Matt. 22:15-22). What is your relationship with “things”? Or your relationship with those who do not have enough? Share your spiritual insights and challenges, prayers, and poetry.

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