by Martin J. Hodson and Margot R. Hodson | Aug 26, 2015 | Opinion
As we approach the crucial climate change talks in Paris in November, politicians, scientists and the general public will be discussing the topic and it will be aired on the media. Some will suggest that climate change is not happening, is not caused by humans, or is...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 25, 2015 | Opinion
It’s hard to know what to expect these days. While the stock market does a number on retirement funds, the bottom has fallen out of the oil market, which takes less of a bite out of travel. While traveling this past weekend, I thought it was pretty special to...
by John Rackley | Aug 25, 2015 | Opinion
It is not always easy for churches to start questioning their life together. Often what is happening is important and might have strong support. The decision of whether or not to review what has been going on is sometimes painful. On the other hand, sometimes it has...
by Ron Rolheiser | Aug 25, 2015 | Opinion
Just because something is politically correct doesn’t mean that it might not also be correct. Sometimes we have to swallow hard to accept truth. Some years ago, I served on a priests’ council, an advisory board to the bishop in a Roman Catholic diocese....
by Christina Embree | Aug 24, 2015 | Opinion
Intergenerational worship is one of the most important and most neglected opportunities within the local church. Once the Millennial decline became apparent, one of the first longitudinal studies done on youth in regard to church attendance after high school was done...
by Bill Owen | Aug 24, 2015 | Opinion
Becoming an effective, emotionally intelligent pastor requires more than delivering a good sermon, making timely hospital visits and scheduling committee meetings. Outstanding pastor-leaders lead from their heart and their head. Their passions and enthusiasm set a...
