Ash Wednesday: Showered with stars
“Remember, you are dust, and to dust you will return.” One by one they came, listened, received. But halfway through, I faltered.
Learning from fiction
A few years ago, I made a change and started reading more fiction again. The insights in various genres—literary, historical, romance, science fiction and fantasy—all have led me to think differently about the questions we wrestle with theologically.
Clean water for Haiti: A partnership between First Baptist Church, Cadillac and First Baptist Church, Cap Haïtien
We learned that as many as 1 in 6 Haitian children will not live to see their 5th birthday due to waterborne illness. We wanted to serve God not only spiritually but also serve our brethren in a tangible way. Through prayer, we decided to do something, no matter how small, about clean water.
The power of practicing presence: Young children and faith formation
The formation that takes place in and through the life of the family truly is the foundation for a child’s spiritual growth.
The day they hid the Liberty Bell
The intent of American liberty was always directed to all, although our practices, like the bell, contain some cracks in them.
“Who is my neighbor?”
The story of the Good Samaritan is core to who I am as a Christian: to be a neighbor, to show mercy, to anyone, regardless of who they are.