By Melissa Wuske The Sanctuary Movement Three hundred churches across the country are joining the Sanctuary Movement, pledging to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants and “to educate and activate our congregations, to amplify and respond to the voices of immigrant leaders, and to speak out against the discrimination of any and all marginalized people.” The […]
Triumph Over a History of Tragedy
By Laura McKillip Wood In the 1800s, the Dakota people (Hunkpati Oyate) of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe lived primarily in Minnesota. In late 1862, when tensions between white settlers and Native Americans reached a peak, the Minnesota government issued orders to forcibly relocate the Dakota people to Fort Thompson, South Dakota, on what became […]
Do You Consider Yourself a Shepherd?—Life Application for April 2, 2017
By David Faust The problems of our time won’t be solved by better government, but by better shepherds. The Role of Shepherds Shepherds feed the flock, guiding their sheep to green pastures and quiet streams. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing” (Psalm 23:1). Shepherds fight for the flock. “Your rod and your staff, […]
Ensuring & Insuring the Mission of the Church
By Jamie Shafer Much like in our personal lives, churches need the protection that insurance provides. However, for Brotherhood Mutual it’s about more than just protecting an organization’s assets; it’s about building the kingdom as a whole. Formed over 90 years ago, the company shares on its website that Brotherhood Mutual originated as a mutual […]
In The World—March 19, 2017
By Melissa Wuske Faith & the Philadelphia Eagles There is a spiritual awakening happening in an unexpected place: a professional football team. “This is by far the most spiritual team I’ve been on,” said Chase Daniel, a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Daniel leads a weekly Bible study and prayer time for the team. Five […]