By Wendy Wagoner Every time I read about the call of Abraham, I am amazed. Although Abraham lived thousands of years ago, God continues to call his people for his purposes. I remember the spot where I sat when I knew the Lord called me to Tanzania. That moment when, like Abram, I answered […]
The purpose of art, part twelve: listening to music
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr There’s a uniqueness to music that makes it hard to pin down. Music expresses, but it doesn’t always express ideas. We listen to music with lyrics differently than purely instrumental music. Where most other art enters our minds through the eyes, music enters through the ears. It’s unlike any […]
Do not disturb?
By David Faust While driving through an upscale neighborhood recently I noticed a roadside sign that said, “$150 fine for honking.” (Presumably the message was intended for drivers, not geese.) That’s a pretty stiff penalty for disturbing the peace. Clearly the residents don’t want anyone bothering them. I wonder how they would have reacted […]
The Power of Blessing
By David Timms Words matter. What others say to us can inspire or crush us. What we say to others can have a similar impact. We all remember the labels people gave us when we were young, especially the hurtful labels. Based on considerable research, Dr. John Gottman of the University of Washington has […]
Gossipalalia
By T. R. Robertson When the twenty-first century came, the church was all together in one place, called the Internet. Suddenly a sound like a mighty tweet came from Heaven and filled the public forum where they were updating their statuses. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that sparked from their […]
