By Mark Scott We taught a Sunday school class called H.O.P.E.—Hitched Or Patiently Engaged. Some maintain unwavering hope for a spouse. Families in surgical waiting rooms feel relief when the doctor says, “We think we got it all.” Some maintain unwavering hope for the health of a loved one. Why are we this way? Because […]
The Strength of Kindness
By Naomi Zacharias I am a country girl at heart. I love the city with its bustle, skyscraper views, hotdog vendors, and tailored trench coats. But recently I have been reminded that the old oak trees, rustic fences, acres of pasture, daffodils, easy smiles, and cowboy hats of the South are ultimately for me. A […]
Propelled
Interview with Christine Caine by Kelly Carr, editor Christine Caine is a speaker, author, founder of nonprofit ministries, wife, mom (or mum, she would say in her Australian accent), and follower of Jesus. But no single label describes her passion and energy for people and furthering the kingdom of God. Enthusiastic to hear her at […]
Getting Lost in a Story
By Kelly Carr Surreptitiously I crept to the hall closet, making my 7-year-old self as minuscule as possible. With furtive glances about me, I swiftly, silently opened the door and dove inside, closing it behind. Heart pounding, I tried to slow my rapid breath. This was it—the moment of truth. With trembling fingertips I reached […]
A Better Story v. A Contrived One
Interview with for King & Country by Dale Reeves “Every day I find it’s a fine fine life.” —from Fine Fine Life, for King & Country Joel and Luke Smallbone were born in Sydney, Australia, but at a very young age they relocated with their family to Franklin, Tennessee. Their father, David, was in the […]