All things bright and beautiful
Let’s face it. For most of us, beauty has never been at the top of our “most important doctrines” list. Perhaps we should reconsider. But let’s remember that
Reflections on mothers
It is human nature to wish that Mother’s Day will be a wonderful day of gratitude and blessing for every mother and every son and daughter. Surely for most, it is that kind of day.
‘No-tolerant’ mother dramatically pulls her son from violent protest
The video clip of Baltimore mother Toya Graham smacking her 16-year-old son when she found him protesting following the funeral of Freddie Gray went viral and has won the woman praise for trying to protect him. You have probably seen the clip or read the
Churchnet attendees okay strategic plan with new structure and budget
Adoption of a new strategic plan — and a new structure and budget to support it — highlighted
Unique three-pastor team leads innovation in ministry
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Two women and a man. The phrase might conjure snippets from the old television sitcom, “Three’s Company” — but at Englewood Baptist Church in
Women in ministry
While more opportunities are opening for women, pastoral roles, particularly as senior pastor, remain limited.
WMU elects officers, honors emeritus missionary couple
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Members of Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union elected officers and honored emeritus missionaries when they gathered for their 91st annual meeting April 10-11 at
Lee: Missionaries surrender, sacrifice for God
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Missionaries surrender to, sacrifice for and serve God as they minister where the Lord sends them.
National Woman’s Missionary Union Executive Director Wanda Lee challenged
Organ donation a final heroic act
While many people on organ transplant waiting lists receive lifesaving or life-enhancing transplants each year, many die awaiting a transplant that tragically never comes. April is National Donate Life Month, a time when this life-critical issue is brought to the forefront each year.
A cousin’s death and an opportunity to be family
One of the cousins with whom I grew up died while experiencing a COPD attack a few weeks ago. His name was Bill Derry. He was 68 and a retired dispatcher for a trucking firm. I was able to return to my hometown of Mt.