By Gillian Marchenko I sit in a hospital cafeteria, a half-eaten chicken sandwich and a bottle of water is positioned in front of me on a plastic tray that reminds me of grade school. My foot taps. A loud metronome sounds in my head. Tick, tick, tick, tick. I scoop up another bite of […]
By Marcy Levering The words North American Christian Convention conjure up many different emotions in the hearts of people who hear them. Some may think it’s a time for spiritual refreshment and magnificent praise services. Others may think reunion or road trip. Workshops, exhibits, networking, Bible Bowl, college receptions, shopping for church resources, and […]
By Dan Hamilton They were bone tired. For weeks now the team had been pressing on without relief. Obstacles were many. Daily provisions and the spirit of the group were at an all-time low. Curious bystanders watched every move carefully to see if the members would give up. The weary group had started strong […]
By Mark Snavely I knew nothing of the North American Christian Convention until I began attending the Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary (presently Cincinnati Christian University) in 1978. I was not on the campus very long before I heard professors and classmates speak of the NACC. The connotation was typically a positive one, so […]
By Marcia Hornok How practical is Proverbs 31:10-31 for modern women? She burns the candle at both ends by getting up early and staying up late. With income from her manufacturing business she buys real estate while making clothes for herself and her family. Besides meeting the needs of her husband and children, she […]
