The Sixth Sunday

The Sixth Sunday

When I was a kid, my church always held an annual summer picnic at the city park. Lunch was preceded by morning worship, held in the big pavilion with seating at picnic tables. It was a novelty (and I admit, a distraction) to follow the usual order of service...
Labor of Love

Labor of Love

Did you celebrate Labor Day this past weekend? Although originally established to honor the work done in trade and labor organizations, the observance has become a bit more generic over the years. In fact, for many, the day has nothing to do with labor at all, simply...
A Cultural Conundrum

A Cultural Conundrum

Mission service is not about just one person traveling overseas to do God’s work. It often requires a commitment from an entire family—husband, wife and children. (Not to mention the extended family back in the U.S.) Over the years, dozens of children have been...