By Monica Cane I knew I was officially grown up when my aunt Gladys from New York called to say she was planning a visit to California with her friend Roseanne and wanted to know if they could spend a few nights with me and my family. For years, Aunt Gladys would travel across country […]
By Kelly Carr • When I talk to my Venezuelan friends who describe the atmosphere of violence and government oppression they face . . . • When I read updates from missionaries in South Sudan as they describe heavy shelling, crossfire, people running for cover . . . • When I see the hashtags #blacklivesmatter […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness In just under a month, our nation will elect its 45th president. While political campaigns are typically not in my scope of exploration in this column, the political campaign process has, unfortunately, become like a game of our favorite sports. And sports frenzy is unquestionably part of American culture. During a […]
By Mark Scott Our grandkids enjoyed watching a television show called Bob the Builder. The refrain in the theme song went, “Can we fix it? Yes, we can!” Our lesson text today deals with two builders. Jesus the Builder Hebrews 3:1-6 The Hebrew Christians were tempted to compromise Jesus. Some of the people were mesmerized […]
By Brian Jennings The village lacked running water or electricity. I’d just finished preaching a sermon outdoors on a warm Sunday afternoon, when the local preacher invited me for tea in his small two-room home. They noticed how quickly I drank my first cup of tea, so they swiftly offered another. There it was. Back […]
