by James L. Evans | Nov 26, 2010 | Opinion
It took me a long time but I think I have finally figured it out. In the United States, shopping is our religion, department stores are our temples, flyers and newspaper ads are our Scriptures, and sales clerks are our priests. It’s the only explanation that...
by Bob Newell | Nov 24, 2010 | Opinion
Our early fall trip to Istanbul, Turkey, for a few days of rest and relaxation provided a nice change of scenery and a break from the regular routine. As always, there were plentiful opportunities for people-watching, and I tried to keep my cultural sensitivity eyes...
by Chuck Queen | Nov 24, 2010 | Opinion
Our capacity to be thankful is greatly influenced by how we “see.” The great challenge for all of us (though for some it is greater): Can we “see” beyond and through the chaotic circumstances that threaten to envelop us? Can we find some...
by Bill Wilson | Nov 24, 2010 | Opinion
Healthy Christians are people of gratitude and generosity. That is a clear biblical truth that has been lived out across the years in church history. If the gospel has not penetrated a person’s heart to the point that they are profoundly grateful, then a key...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Nov 23, 2010 | Opinion
I’ve never liked crowds, except at church. Since overflow congregations have occured fairly rarely in my experience, that means I haven’t had to contend with many really big crowds — but it also means I choose to avoid some things that many other...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 23, 2010 | Opinion
By John Pierce Like most everything else, Internet technology has its downside. But it can serve as a connecting point that crosses miles and years. Today, I find joy in continued relationships — in person and online — built over more than a half-century. Friends from...
