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- Freedom Begins in the LightFor years, pornography controlled Daniel’s private life while appearing invisible to everyone around him. He attended church, worked hard, cared for his…
- When Our College Ministry Partnered With a Local Food PantryA college ministry can become a place where students worship, study Scripture, and form lasting friendships. It can also become a community of practical…
- Gardening as a spiritual practice for soil and soulA garden can become a quiet place of worship long before anything blooms. The turning of earth, the sowing of seeds, and the patient work of watering invite us…
- Church History as a Guide for Faithful LivingEvery generation of believers inherits a story. That story includes sermons remembered, hymns loved, missions launched, prayers answered, and people whose…
- Writing a Song of Lament for the Local ChurchThe church has always needed songs for seasons when joy feels distant. Worship is not limited to celebration, victory, or confident praise. Scripture gives…
- When Your Child Walks Away From Faith: A Parent’s PrayerA child’s departure from church, Scripture, or a relationship with Jesus can leave a parent carrying grief that is difficult to explain. The pain may surface…
- The Joy of Worshiping in a Multi-Ethnic CongregationOn a Sunday morning in the Midlands of South Carolina, a congregation may gather with roots reaching across continents, languages, family histories, and…
- When God Becomes Father in the Hardest SeasonThere was a season when I measured time by practical concerns: rent, groceries, school schedules, doctor appointments, and the quiet moments after my child…
- How to raise money for a mission trip without burning outA mission trip begins long before the plane takes off. It starts with a burden for people, a willingness to serve, and a practical need for financial support.…
- Why Our Church Started a Grief Support GroupGrief entered our congregation long before we gave it a name. It sat quietly in the back pew after a funeral, followed families home from the hospital, and…
