By Christy Barritt Mystery Guests Rank Churches Faith Perceptions, a church research and marketing firm, partnered with church leaders and sent out mystery guests to rate first-time visits at churches across the country. The guests found that churches with 300 to 500 attendees gave the best first impressions, while their experiences at megachurches and […]
By Bev and Phil Haas My dad has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Our children are very close to their grandpa and we’re looking for the best way to prepare them for his approaching death. First of all, we’re so sorry about your dad’s terminal illness. Your concern is not uncommon. Most […]
By Shawn McMullen God brought his case against the nation of Israel through the prophet Micah. “What have I done to you,” the Lord asked, “to make you break covenant with me?” (see Micah 6:3). God reminded the nation that he rescued them from slavery in Egypt, gave them Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to […]
By Tammy Darling When justice and mercy kiss, it doesn’t always look proper in the eyes of the world. God told Hosea to marry a prostitute. It seems strange that God would have Hosea do such a thing, but when we dig deeper, a beautiful picture of the kiss of justice and mercy is […]
By R. Mark Webb “That’s not fair!” is a well-worn adage that has probably crossed your lips or mind recently. Parents of small children undoubtedly hear those words daily. Sometimes young cries for justice go unheeded for the reason Bill Cosby honestly expressed: “Parents don’t want justice; they want quiet!” Expecting Fairness From […]
