By Amanda Fillebrown Most people cringe at even the mention of the word confrontation. This is especially true of those that they are close to—family members and friends. It is often avoided at any cost and some even wonder if confrontation is something in which Christians should be involved. Turning the other cheek and forgiving […]
By Melissa Wuske The Impact of the Self-Employed Workforce Many people picture massive corporations as the driving force of employment in the United States, but according to a Pew Research study, self-employed people provide a significant share of jobs—10 percent of U.S. workers are self-employed, and they employ an additional 20 percent of the workforce; […]
By Kelly Carr Clearly I’m not the one who should be writing this. I can barely type the word confrontation, much less expertly navigate the subject. I’d go miles out of my way, climb up and over tall mountains, and forge through rapid waters to avoid confrontation. I don’t like debates or politics or even […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the most joyful wedding and reception you’ve attended? What made it so good? Read John 2:1-12. 2. Imagine you were one of the servants who witnessed this entire event. What would you discuss with your fellow servants later? 3. How did the water in the pots remind people […]
By Joy Crichton The smell of mocha permeates the air like vapor energy, a kind of hypnotic happiness to fuel the remainder of our day. My eyes scan the booths of faces engaged in animated conversations in search of my friend. Before she sees me I briefly glimpse the ravages of her everyday life displayed […]
