Your Voice: Officiating an unforgettable ‘miracle wedding’
August 12, 2023
We waited. I was the first to arrive. The bride was the second. We waited for the groom. Others began arriving. Suddenly, we heard a
Opinion
First person: When a church member unexpectedly dies on a missions trip
August 11, 2023
TN pastor Cliff Marion shares how, amid tragedy, one church member’s life stands as a grace-filled testament of service and faith.
First person: Are kids learning to evangelize?
August 8, 2023
Barna Research reveals over two-thirds of Christian teens lack evangelism training; 47% feel equipped to discuss faith.
Nonnegotiable: Serving all congregations in associational ministry
July 30, 2023
“If you cannot serve all congregations, you give up your right to serve any congregation.” This was a wise word of advice from my best
First person: We all have a part to play in ending human trafficking
July 24, 2023
Something’s brewing. I don’t know exactly what it is, but God is at work. I have a part to play in ending injustice. That’s how
Below the surface: 9 warning signs of potential church division
July 22, 2023
Over the years, I’ve seen churches divide. What I’ve learned, though, is that no division happens overnight; every one has some kind of previous problem
First person: How can we find harmony in a culture of outrage?
July 20, 2023
In today’s world we are surrounded by outrage. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have made it easier than ever for people to express
Your Voice: Ask yourself these 8 questions this week
July 18, 2023
Following God requires us to look in the mirror of God’s Word. That process can be what I call “joyously painful” — painful because we
First person: 6 ways to spark more generosity in your life
July 15, 2023
I must confess that I am a terrible online shopper. I find something that looks like a quality product only to realize later that it
First person: Lessons learned in the trenches of parenting a teen
July 15, 2023
Before I throw a pity party about parenting a teenager in 2023, let’s be clear: it’s always been a challenge — with or without the
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