By Dr. Christy Hill and Viki Rife Editor’s Note: The position statement of the Charis Fellowship on eldership affirms that men and women are created in the image of God, are equal in value and personhood, and a[...]
Adapted from A Missional Mosaic: Working Towards A Robust Theology Of Women On Mission, 2016 Encompass World Partners, used with permission. by Louise Klawitter Author’s note: The subject of fear is mentioned i[...]
My friend called me in a panic. “Are you okay?” she blurted as soon as I answered. “Why didn’t you answer my text? We have to take care of this now.” I scrolled through my texts. Sure enough, there was the mess[...]
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I realized the Pilgrims were kindred spirits the year I turned nine. Up until then, I hadn’t thought much about people who landed in the United States, half a world away from where my family lived, and celebrat[...]
I don’t cry easily, but there is one thing that inevitably brings me to tears: a soldier’s homecoming. The videos are everywhere this time of year. Whether it happens at a football game, a school event or the f[...]
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Out of all twelve disciples, I’m the most like Peter, I think. In John 6, Jesus asks his followers, “Are you going to leave me, too?” Peter pipes up with an interesting mix of conviction and frustration replyin[...]
I ran into him in the doctor’s waiting room. I was a young mom bringing in yet another sick child. “Jack” was several decades older. I had taught his children some years ago; recently I’d heard he was terminall[...]