By Kelly Carr To say I dislike conflict is an understatement. I despise politics because of how venomous the two big parties act toward one another. If I see an argument about any topic starting to brew on Facebook, I will run the other way. Needless to say, I was never on a debate […]
“Recite the victories of the Lord”
By Kelly Carr I’ll tell you a secret: though there are many great biblical narratives to dwell upon, if someone were to ask me one of my favorites, a particular Old Testament story comes to mind. Yet I have a concern that you might think of me differently once I tell you what it […]
“Come, Let Us Rebuild”
By Kelly Carr If someone asked your favorite Old Testament narrative, which would you choose? In this issue and the next, we asked authors to share their favorite Old Testament stories. Even if these accounts are familiar to you, we hope you gain new perspectives on them. One of my favorites is the book […]
Intimidating Imitating
By Kelly Carr When my daughter was the tender age of 3, she was in a particularly cuddly mood. After sitting in my lap and giving me a big hug, she looked deeply into my eyes and stated, “I’m losing my mind!” My burst of laughter stemmed from the fact that I know where […]
Give Up or Play On?
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 […]