by Jan Turrentine | Oct 31, 2003 | Opinion
A church is a community like no other—at least it should be, according to Jesus. “An Inclusive Community of Grace.” “Relationships More Important Than Programs.” “Embracing Diversity. Rejecting Uniformity.” “Your Place for...
by Jan Turrentine | Oct 30, 2003 | Opinion
Are all Christians leaders? A careful search of Scripture does not reveal a specific command from Jesus to “be a leader.” It does, however, issue a call to a kind of revolutionary discipleship and commitment that regularly places followers of Christ...
by Jan Turrentine | Oct 24, 2003 | Opinion
“I have forgiven the killers and have no bitterness. Forgiveness brings healing and our land needs healing from hatred and violence,” said Gladys Staines in response to last month’s court sentences of 13 men responsible for the brutal murders of her...
by Jan Turrentine | Oct 17, 2003 | Opinion
One of the easiest ways to generate discussion in a Sunday school class is to introduce a character from movies or television. Characters—real or fictional—help us talk not only about issues and ideas but also about ourselves in comfortable and non-threatening ways....
by Jan Turrentine | Oct 10, 2003 | Opinion
Several years ago, a member of my Sunday school class laughed as she commented on her very young daughter’s upcoming baptism. “I think she’s only doing it so she can wear the robe,” she said. “She’s always liked dressing up and...
