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Your Voice: Things my mom taught me about church

May 9, 2025

First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more.

First person: Mom had some pretty tough rules. Here’s what I learned.

May 1, 2025

“Along the way, my mom had some pretty tough rules that have mostly fallen out of fashion since those days. But after a few decades, I wonder if they weren’t so bad.”

First person: Finding the line on technology detracting from worship?

April 22, 2025

Recently, I’ve seen many social media posts about how modern technology like lighting, fog machines, stage design and more detract from worship.

First person: Before we criticize, we should remember these tips

April 13, 2025

Before we criticize, remember that these believers also work behind the scenes, sometimes in hostile environments, sharing their faith in places we don’t know.

First person: 5 communication priorities for a pastor to consider

March 31, 2025

None of this is meant to minimize the importance of preaching the gospel, serving the community, or discipling believers. However, none of that will happen if you can’t communicate your message.