Previously, I pointed out that as women have taken leadership positions in many of our mainline churches, men have silently removed themselves from the picture. Interestingly enough, this has brought…
In this week's podcast, Dana Avant looks at Proverbs 31:10-12, and explains how these verses perscribe a pattern for life, even for women in the 21st century. The attributes described in…
It's a wonderful little chorus, the wonder of which is found in its repetition: "I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to…
As Joel has pointed out before, our culture seems to be rapidly transitioning away from its Judeo Christian foundation to a secular, humanist, post-modern society. One that is quickly rejecting…
Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush or even Biblical heroes... the key to how people will be remembered often depends on how we prepare for life and how we respond to…
In this week's podcast, Pam offers five tips she has discovered lead to a successful blended family. All of these take time and conscious effort, but have huge payoffs in…
What is the church? It's not a building, but rather, it's people. And the reality is that it's sinful, hypocritical people. The problem is that we - these very sinful…
Suzanne Lederer leads us in connecting with God through Lectio Divina, or “Sacred Reading”. Check out suzannelederer.com for a deeper look into the age old worship practice.
What are the odds of being like Enoch or Elijah? Not too good? Then your odds are practically certain that you will die someday. Therefore, what comes next - eternity…