While we were waiting for a table at Cracker Barrel this morning, my daughter-in-law and I had a brief conversation about our impending March birthdays. “I’ll be 27,” Cassie said.…
Published February 26th, 2009 by wpengine
One of the most practical things a church can do is direct its resources and message to the heart of what its congregation is experiencing. When day-to-day relevance is injected…
Published February 23rd, 2009 by wpengine
As is the case in most years, I had only seen a handful of the films that were nominated for the major Academy Awards. I suspect I was like a…
Published February 23rd, 2009 by wpengine
The big-time, East-coast media often get slammed by Christians–sometimes correctly–for what many churchgoers see as an anti-religion bias. So you might be surprised when I tell you that a Web…
Read More For Inspiration and Enlightenment, Check Out ’On Faith’
Published February 21st, 2009 by wpengine
It occurs to me that just as our bodies and minds develop over time–just as we grow physically, mature emotionally and educate ourselves intellectually–so also our faith passes through a…
Published February 17th, 2009 by Paul Prather
Earlier this week, I posted some lessons I’ve learned when it comes to dealing with criticism and other people’s opinions. Here are some more things that I’ve found useful over…
Published February 17th, 2009 by Peter Elliott
The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one of the most common Sunday school lessons taught to children. Even the youngest elementary school kids can grasp the concept…
Published February 17th, 2009 by Peter Elliott
I have not been blessed with great eyesight. Because of birth-related complications, the vision in my right eye, well, downright stinks. My left eye is much better but without contact…
Published February 17th, 2009 by Peter Elliott
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t a baseball fan. Even though I’m a Cubs fan–which brings along its own set of sizable baggage–the first time I saw a…
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Published February 17th, 2009 by Peter Elliott
I think I’m like most people when it comes to watching the news. I deliberately try not to get too terribly worked up about what I see. There are plenty…
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