Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
First person: Aimlessly twirling in the outfield might leave us out of some cool God moments
Seven-year-old J dances to the beat of her own drum — and she proved it even more during her city baseball league’s opening game in early May.
First person: Escalating level of negative stress provides obvious opportunity to fill the gap
As we wrap up Stress Awareness Month (April) and head into Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’m curious what our congregations might consider as ways to fill in the gaps for families struggling with overload, exhaustion and confusion.
First person: Sometimes the gospel shines brightest amid chaos and crisis
Reading the urgent prayer requests coming from friends in Lebanon recently, I thought of the preparation for Easter challenge we issued a few weeks ago.
30-for-30 challenge offers variety of options for healthier TAB and individuals
The 30-for-30 challenge continues to gain traction, and I’m so grateful for your efforts.
First person: How would I respond if what I did to another was done to me?
We are moving quickly toward Easter — it’s April 5 this year. As we prepare our hearts to observe Resurrection Sunday and the days of Holy Week leading up to Easter, would you be open to a bit of Lenten-type fasting this year?
First person: Eye contact and a few smiles will be a win
Fun note — I get to share with an assembly of students at my alma mater, Phil Campbell High School, in a few weeks.
First person: What’s your capacity for other people’s difficulties? When should we respond?
Calmness, intentionality and awareness may indeed be the key — the key to how we respond to what’s coming up next or whether we see the opportunities the Lord places in our paths.