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:
September/October 2013 • Due 01/03/2013
(In)Justice
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8.)
The gap between rich and poor continues to widen. In the context of global wealth, we in the United States are the rich ones. How do we “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God”? How do we interpret Jesus’ parables about wealth in our lives? What are our confessions? our callings as faithful Christians? How do concepts of biblical justice fit into 21st century lives?
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