Bible stories weren’t meant to be just stories from long ago, but stories that God uses to teach us about who He is. The Lord’s character does not change, that is one thing we can be sure of! The story of David and Goliath is a lesson about faith in the Lord. ...
Read More »An Open Letter To Churches With Special Needs Ministries
(An open letter) Dear Pastors of churches with inclusive and/or special needs ministries, As a parent of children with special needs, I want to say a heartfelt “Thank You!” Thank you for following Jesus’ example when He ministered to those who were sick and disabled. He healed those who were ...
Read More »Your Relationship With God: Monologue or Dialogue?
A Socratic forum allows for two types of participants. 1. The listener. 2. The speaker. As the speaker expresses his or her opinion, the listener must wait their turn before contributing to the discussion. The structured exchange teaches how to hone in on one’s listening skills, be observant to exchange ...
Read More »Driven By Emotions: Changed by The Divine
From the instant the alarm clock screams, “It’s time to get up!” our days are driven by emotions all the way from jubilation to sorrow. Arising out of the daily grind are intuitive premonitions, establishing the pacing, our attitudes, and at times our irrational or illogical decisions revolving around momentary ...
Read More »Women in Church Leadership: Part 2
This article is the follow to my previous article: What Role Should Women Play in Church Leadership? It further examines the convoluted and controversial role of women in pastoral leadership within church. Previously we discussed Rev. Libby Lane, the first woman Anglican bishop within the Church of England. The 20th (and 21st) ...
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