Scripture: John 15:5 Devotion Perhaps the seven most staggering words Jesus ever spoke are, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” Really? Nothing? Are You saying I can’t drive my kids to school without You, Jesus? Can’t work in my office? Can’t have coffee with a friend? No. What He
The Silent Exodus of Senior Adults (What’s Happening in Churches?) In this episode, Thom and Sam shine a light on a trend few church leaders see: the silent exodus of senior adults. While much attention is given to reaching Millennials and Gen Z, an equally significant group is slowly drifting
Graham Greene became a Catholic because of a pedantic girl. He was at Oxford at the time, and had written a review of a film for the Oxford Chronicle in which he had referred casually to Catholics’ “worship” of the Virgin Mary. Shortly afterwards he found a note in his
Educational and religious architecture in South Bend from 1900 to the 1930s reflected trends that developed in commercial and residential architecture at the same time. Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, and Georgian Revival are all evident in almost equal measure, with much institutional architecture and landscape design being influenced by the City
The next words out of Kendra’s mouth will shape the future of her relationship with her daughter, Alyssa. At this moment, Kendra is staring slack-jawed at a computer screen having just heard Alyssa say shakily: “I’ve never believed in the Church. In fact, I hate it and the bigoted things
By James V. Heidinger II In October of 2024, the Good News renewal movement celebrated 57 years of renewal efforts within the United Methodist Church, and marked the end of its ministry. With the Global Methodist Church having launched as a new, more orthodox denomination in the Wesleyan theological tradition, the Good
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Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Devotion Have you ever felt a moment of inspiration? Maybe it came while admiring creation or hearing a piece of music that stirred your heart. I remember standing at the base of the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska, when I heard what sounded like thunder, followed