By Dr. Mark Scott The librarian says, “You are what you read.” The designer says, “You are what you wear.” The athlete says, “You are what you train.” Hollywood says, “You are what you watch.” But the dietician says, “You are what you eat.” Ezekiel’s call to prophetic service embraced eating something. The call of […]
By Melissa Wuske Sermons Are Central What attracts people to a particular church? A Gallup poll says the leading answer isn’t dynamic leaders, children’s programing, or good music. The highest responses, at about 75 percent each, were “sermons that teach about Scripture” and “sermons that help connect religion to own life.” “In a distracted, outraged, […]
By Kelly Carr I was never so happy not to have cell phone service. Not getting service for my smart phone is usually annoying. I feel at a disadvantage if I can’t immediately look up directions or search for information. Yes, I know it’s a modern, first-world problem. I use my smart phone for a […]
By Lindsey Bell When my husband and I were approached about potentially adopting a baby due in less than three months, we didn’t know whom to turn to for advice. We were scared. Adoption wasn’t part of our original plan. Four miscarriages wasn’t part of our plan either. We sought advice from every adoptive family […]
By Matt Robinson It isn’t uncommon to find local churches in tough financial circumstances. Debt is also no stranger to church camps either. Camp directors across the country are having to broaden their skill set beyond the campground they steward to chart a path for the future. Take for example Andrew Johnson and his team […]
