by Chris Smith | Sep 14, 2018 | Opinion
Words matter. Recently, a well-known minister at a highly publicized service used his words, in his own way, to challenge people to rise to a higher level of responsibility, unity, power and respect. Unfortunately, the apparent “intent” of his message was lost because...
by Chris Smith | Jun 6, 2018 | Opinion
The world witnessed a beautiful example of a truly integrated and diverse worship experience through the wedding of Prince Harry and now Princess Meghan Markle. Each element of the service was beautifully and uniquely balanced between the two cultures of Harry and...
by Chris Smith | Mar 22, 2018 | Opinion
My sister shared a moving testimony last week concerning what she witnessed at a recent funeral service. The deceased was an elderly woman who had committed her adult life to prison ministry. Sister Eva’s pastor shared, “I noticed that Sister Eva was only...
by Chris Smith | Jan 2, 2018 | Opinion
An intriguing description of one of Jesus’ followers is found in Luke 8:1-4: “Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward or household manager.” One can only imagine the conversations held between Joanna and her husband, Chuza, the...
by Chris Smith | Dec 15, 2016 | Opinion
The Christmas season is an important time to remember and practice Paul’s exhortation in Romans 12:15. “Sleigh bells ringing.” Christmas lights flashing, choirs singing, shoppers shopping. Gift wrapping, mistletoe, holiday parties and special...
