By T. R. Robertson This past year, on a chilly weekend in January, my wife’s extended family and several of their friends gathered in Pittsfield, Illinois, for a memorable reunion. People drove or flew or caravanned from as far as Florida, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. They came from metropolitan Chicago and ‘don’t blink or you’ll […]
By Kelly Carr What is it about human nature to want to do what we’re told not to do? Do not enter. No photography please. Speed limit 35. Do not feed the animals. It starts during childhood. You have a room full of toys but you’re told not to touch your sibling’s new bike. You […]
By Mike Berry Can I just be honest? I’m not a fan of fasting. Never have been. The reason is simple: I like food. I like it a little too much, in fact. I’m not overweight, nor do I overeat, but I definitely do not watch what I eat as much as I should. If […]
By Nikcole Wiles Have you ever considered fasting in different ways? We don’t only have to fast in the traditional sense, abstaining from food and drink. We can fast from any behavior, activity, or consumable. In fact, our spiritual walk can benefit in different ways if we’re willing to fast outside the box. For instance, […]
By Candy Arrington When our minister called our church to a 40-day period of prayer and fasting, I huffed inwardly, knowing involvement would mean personal adjustment and sacrifice. However, almost immediately I committed to participate because I wanted to be a part of the church-wide experience. The only other time I had joined in a […]
