By Christy Barritt “Sundays Are the Worst” Website Invites Conversation A new website called “Sundays Are the Worst” was started by a Tennessee minister to offer a place of “pure honesty and testimony” for restaurant staff. There restaurant servers can share the frustration they’ve experienced over low tips and poor treatment, especially from Christians […]
Does Noah Belong to the Church?–The Gospel, Inclusion, and Disability
By Vangie Rodenbeck For 10 years now, since he was diagnosed with autism, I have lived with the tension of finding ways to include my son, Noah, in the life of the church. However, because of his social barriers, aspects of any communal life are difficult for him. Even small group discussion is difficult […]
It’s Not All Bad–Part 1: Video Games
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr I recently read a quote about a man who fears the rise of a new communications technology: “This discovery . . . will create forgetfulness in the learners’ souls, because they will not use their memories . . . they will be hearers of many things and will have […]
Does Insecurity Rule the World?–Galatians 1–3
By David Faust I have a theory. You can disagree with it if you want. My theory hasn’t been scientifically tested, but I offer it after decades of observing human behavior: A lot of what happens in the world, both good and bad, occurs because most people are insecure. Activated by Apprehension On […]
Meeting Every Need
By Kelly Carr I know a lot of amazing parents, but this issue’s topic brings some particular families to mind. This week we are looking at kids (and parents of kids) with special needs. Raising any child is a challenge. Parents often evaluate how well they did to make sure their offspring ate healthy […]
