by Julie Ball | Jun 14, 2017 | Opinion
I have noticed a steady increase over the past several years in the number of articles and social media posts about whether and how churches should observe Mother’s Day. This year, I noticed that similar posts about Father’s Day have remained steady...
by Julie Ball | May 3, 2016 | Opinion
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and many church worship leaders are thinking about how to observe this particular holiday – if at all. Most churches have some tradition of honoring mothers on this day. However, as more and more churches are becoming...
by Julie Ball | Oct 13, 2015 | Opinion
1 Kings 10:1-13 tells the story of the queen of Sheba. The queen was clearly a wise, rich and important figure. She went to the considerable trouble of loading up her entourage and a fortune in rare spices, precious jewels and other costly gifts for a trip to...
by Julie Ball | Aug 13, 2015 | Opinion
In Disney-Pixar’s latest release, “Inside Out,” the main characters are Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear and Sadness, the personified emotions of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. The majority of the story takes place inside Riley’s head, as we see her...
