Articles

Article Backpack Blessings
- By Jessica Miller Kelley
- Posted on August 22nd, 2011
As kids head back to school in the fall (or mid- to late-summer, as the case may be), churches often gear up with new programming, resuming Wednesday night activities, offering…
Article Why Theology Isn't a Dirty Word
- By Robert A. Ratcliff
- Posted on August 22nd, 2011
Lots of reasons present themselves for why you should ignore theology. It’s boring, it’s irrelevant, it stirs up needless controversy, it raises questions it never…
Article Is Your Church "Girl-Affirming"?
- By M. Garlinda Burton
- Posted on August 22nd, 2011
According to some researchers, by the age of three, girls get the message that they are in a lifelong beauty contest, with men and boys as the judges. By age ten, girls get the…
Article Youth and Gossip
- By Jenny Youngman
- Posted on August 21st, 2011
It’s August now, and summer freedom has given way to routines, dress codes, and extracurricular commitments. Back to school means a regular daily rhythm, a focus on…
Article Worship Planning Dynamics: Six Tips for Avoiding a Train Wreck
- By Eric Van Meter
- Posted on August 21st, 2011
Every boss is an idiot, myself included. It’s not that we mean to make life as difficult as possible for our team members. In fact, some of us try very hard to lead with…
Article Bible Study: Week of September 11, 2011
- By Keeping Holy Time
- Posted on August 20th, 2011
Old Testament: Exodus 14:19-31 The story of the crossing of the Yam Suph (the Sea of Reeds) is filled with nice dramatic touches. Note (verses 19-20) that the angel of God went…