By Kelly Carr Today is one of the most celebrated days in America—Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you’re a tried and true football fan or just in it for the commercials, most TVs in the U.S. will be tuned in—ratings show that since 2010, over 100 million people have watched each year. I’ll admit—football isn’t […]
Conversing with the Almighty
By Kelly Carr If you haven’t noticed, tons of books have been written about prayer. Formulas have been offered. Metaphors have been devised. God’s responses have been questioned. Truly it remains a challenge for us, finite human beings, to comprehend and enact communication with an infinite, all-powerful, spiritual being. Prayer is simple. It’s also […]
When God Shows Up
By Guest Columnist Cathy Griffith Today is Sanctity of Human Life Day, a day of remembrance—a day of thankfulness as we honor life. When I think about the ministry of the Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center where I work, I am sometimes overwhelmed by the needs we see. But I am always amazed at the […]
Great Faith for Ordinary People
By Kelly Carr, Interim Editor Faith can be intimidating. It sounds like an attribute only the super-spiritual can attain. Some people seem to have an abundance of faith; at times we don’t feel like we have enough. There’s even an entire chapter of the Bible dedicated to people who showed great faith. Read through […]
New Year, New Adventures
Kelly Carr, Interim Editor There is so much potential in a new year, don’t you think? Fresh starts. New opportunities. A year just beginning—so far, untouched. Challenge Initiated Last year at this time, my congregation’s minister (also known as my husband) challenged our church to live out a Year of Creativity. We were […]