by Barry Howard | Sep 24, 2002 | Opinion
I have often listened as church members voiced their best intentions of attending church and Sunday school, but then I have watched as travel plans, minor aches and pains, or the lure of a round of golf or another trip to the lake deter them from faithful attendance...
by Barry Howard | Sep 6, 2002 | Opinion
Children who attend Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, worship services or confirmation classes learn important lessons and stories that help shape their faith and values for their adult years. Children, like adults, may not immediately understand the significance...
by Barry Howard | Aug 27, 2002 | Opinion
The Exodus journey is the central story of the Old Testament. This ancient adventure teaches us many relevant lessons about walking with God in the postmodern era. After Moses overcame his personal reluctance to accept God’s call, God inflicted a series of...
by Barry Howard | Aug 20, 2002 | Opinion
Stories from the Bible often have several different angles of interpretation. The story of Noah, for example, is a story that we learned as children and that we continue to reflect upon as adults. Theologically speaking, the saga of Noah addresses the dual themes of...
by Barry Howard | Aug 13, 2002 | Opinion
After the death of a loved one or friend, individuals often want to offer a memorial gift to acknowledge their sympathy to the surviving family members and to honor the memory of the deceased. There are many different ways to provide a memorial gift. How do you choose...
