Friday, August 11, 2023
This question floated around in Christian circles a decade or two ago: “If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I suspect this question surfaced about the same time that studies reported the divorce rate among Christians was just as high as among non-believers. It seems… Read more
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A common question kids are asked is “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We know children and teens haven’t reached their full potential or maturity, so we seek to help them grow into adulthood. We make sure they have an education, good role models, and opportunities to explore and learn what… Read more
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Power is one of the themes in the book of Ephesians. This may be because the city of Ephesus was considered a place of power. It was a center of Roman influence, and the Roman emperors strove to cultivate places where their political and military power was celebrated and supported. Ephesus was also a center… Read more
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The whole world is dealing with the issue of refugees and migrants, people displaced from their homes due to war, internal conflict, economic hardship, political persecution, violence, climate change, and a host of other problems. When refugees realize they cannot return home again, they long to find a new community where they can belong, rebuild… Read more