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 […]