This week The Lookout will be at the North American Christian Convention. If you’re heading to the NACC, stop by the Standard Publishing booth and say hi to new editor, Kelly Carr. Or follow our experiences on Twitter (@LookoutMagazine).
Sacrificing for Freedom
By Kelly Carr While thinking about the topic of freedom, I spoke with Matt Braden, former Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Matt served two overseas terms, guarding detainees in Iraq in 2008 and leading personal security detail for his Lieutenant Colonel in Afghanistan in 2011-12. Why did you choose to join the […]
Forgiveness—You’re Not Alone
By Kelly Carr Forgiveness—who can say they are good at it? Who claims it’s a skill that comes easily? Who acts as if it’s an enjoyable thing to do? Likely no one. In our humanity, we get defensive when accused. We feel the fight-or-flight adrenaline when attacked. We harbor deep-set emotions when wronged. […]
Because of Dads
By Kelly Carr Today when talking to my neighbor about our family backgrounds, she said, “You’re a daddy’s girl, aren’t you?” I unashamedly agreed that I am. She said she could tell by some of the pictures and comments I’d recently posted on Facebook. That made me smile to know she could infer the […]
Love and Marriage
By Kelly Carr Celebrating 33 years of marriage last month, assistant editor Sheryl Overstreet and her husband, Ed, share their thoughts on wedded bliss. What qualities have you developed to be a good husband and wife? Ed: I had to learn how to compromise, how to share, and not be selfish. I had […]
