By Dr. Mark Scott In the field of education, accreditation is an organized means of ensuring academic quality. One question might be: who determines that academic quality? Who has the authority to say whether or not some aspect of education is good? What happens if those with the credentials, the clout, the majority, and the […]
By David Faust Have you ever attended the grand opening of a restaurant or a store complete with balloons, cake, and a ribbon cutting? Perhaps you may have wished Heaven would have such a grand opening. Have you prayed but God stayed silent? Have you asked God for clear direction but the fog didn’t lift? […]
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 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 […]
