By Tyler Edwards There are zombie churches among us—churches where genuine life has been lost and in its place is something scary and lifeless. The zombies of film and literature are moving corpses that imitate life. Known as the living dead, zombies act like they are alive, but they are not. While zombie churches […]
By Kirk Sheppard Whitewater Crossing Christian Church, located on the west side of Cincinnati near Cleves, Ohio, is doing something revolutionary with its worship. Four years ago, the former Westwood Cheviot Church of Christ was a traditional church. Choir robes, liturgy, and classical music were the standard. Then a change in leadership occurred, and […]
By Kathleen A. Trissel We get an early glimpse of human creativity in Genesis 2:19 when God brought the birds and animals he had created to Adam “to see what he would name them.” Why didn’t God name them? Perhaps he wanted to give Adam an opportunity to express his creativity in the process. […]
By Elizabeth Delaney Few things in life can inspire spontaneous worship like the beauty of God’s creation. Perhaps the first two verses of the timeless hymn “How Great Thou Art” capture that concept best. Most of us can identify with the awe of looking up at a star-filled sky on a clear night or […]
By Danny Von Kanel Small groups depend on member interaction. Yet the same interaction that leads to growth and healing can lead to anger that tears things apart. Differences of opinion, abrasive personalities, and unresolved anger can create a volatile mix that challenges any small group leader who seeks to maintain unity. Through years […]
