By Ali Denney Life is characterized by seasons. Sometimes it’s spring, where everything blossoms into stunning beauty, reminding us that God is ever-present. I travel frequently to impoverished countries. I feel so alive after traveling. I am making a tangible difference in the lives of others, and my faith feels active and vibrant. Shuffling Through […]
By Daryl Reed In 2009 I was invited to speak at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland. This is a church I had admired and respected for many years. Mountain has a rich history that dates back to the 1820s. Its reputation for being a blessing to its community and a model to other churches […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness My husband is often the big black guy in the room. At 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 235 pounds, his presence is undoubtedly imposing to some, but he’s just my sweet husband to me. Ever since we began dating in 2010, I have learned, anecdote by anecdote, what it means […]
By David Faust As a Hebrew father and his son take an early evening walk in the hills of Judea, they notice simple treasures in the rocky countryside. The boy stoops down and scoops up a sparkling piece of quartz and a scratchy chunk of sandstone. Some smooth stones grab the boy’s attention next. He […]
What does life look like from someone else’s point of view? Let’s examine how the church can practice unity among all of God’s children, no matter what we look like or where we are from.
