By Jamie Shafer In the Marketplace Faith column, we have the privilege of highlighting individuals whose everyday life is affected by their faith. Recently I had the opportunity to talk with Garet Prior, a city planner whose faith affects his everyday life—but also whose work affects how his faith translates into action. Garet grew up […]
By Tammy Darling Some kids rebel by sneaking out of the house late at night or by missing curfew—repeatedly. Others may express their rebellion by back talking, being disrespectful, or doing the opposite of what you say. My oldest daughter chose cutting. That’s right, my daughter was so angry at her parents and her Christian […]
By Brad Wise One day back when I was in third grade, I walked out to the grassy knoll near the kickball diamond with my best (and truthfully only) friend, Matt. I was about to show him the new wrestling move, a secret torture device my dad had taught me the night before. I had […]
By Mike Mack 1. Growing up, which days of the year were the biggest celebrations for your family? What did you do on those days? Read Leviticus 23:33-43. 2. What words are used to describe the tenor of and the people’s attitude toward the Feast of Tabernacles (also known as the Festival of Booths)? 3. […]
By Elaine Creasman “I don’t want to go,” my 11-year-old granddaughter, Destiny, moaned on another Sunday morning as she turned over in bed. She said the same five words on Wednesday evening and then again on Friday evening—which was usually a fun time for middle schoolers. It seemed she had lost all interest in church. […]
