Religion

When I entered junior high I quickly set two goals for my seventh grade year: First, to get Kacey Gire to kiss me; and Second, to keep my friend Eric Green and myself out of the... 12/05/2006

At first glance you?d probably think I?m resistant to change. I don?t drink Starbucks coffee. I not a big Abercrombie & Fitch fan. I?m still not used to women having tattoos. I?... 12/05/2006

During my first year of college a life-long family friend and mentor tragically lost his son. Separated by distance, I assumed that his Christian friends, the staff at his churc... 12/05/2006

The first church I ever served was located in an extremely small town in Eastern Kentucky. There wasn?t even a stop-light at the time. The church was full of wonderful farmers,... 12/05/2006

In the past 14 years I?ve rubbed shoulders with more ministers than I can remember. I?ve talked with ministers of large churches, small churches, and every size in between. I?ve... 12/05/2006

Five years ago my family and I started a new church in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When we arrived I wanted the first dollar our church spent to make a statement about the kind... 12/05/2006

What is sickness? What is disease? Why are both of these ailments extremely prevalent in a society that is more technologically advanced than ever before? In an age where man ca... 12/04/2006

Church fundraising has got to be one of the easiest ways of fundraising that is out there. Everyone is willing to give to the church and is more than willing to help in any way... 12/04/2006

So you've found a group of Christian roommates to move in with. You now have a potentially wonderful center of support at your home. However, it's up to you and your new roommat... 12/04/2006

Have you ever felt down and out for one reason or another ? Of course you have, it's a part of life. During times when you were feeling low have you ever had anyone tell you ? T... 12/04/2006

CHOOSING G-D At sunset on the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, G-d will remove some of his light from the world. He will still remain present in a basic way, of course,... 12/04/2006

Dating someone with the same religious beliefs as you, can often result in a rewarding relationship where both you and your partner can share in the same values and traditions.... 12/04/2006

A lot of us want to have more faith and get closer to God. The question is how do we do this? Maybe we should, strip away our inhibitions, unlock our imaginations, and send an i... 12/04/2006

We talk a lot about gifts these days. Not the concrete, boxed version, but about gifts as a manifestation of the unexpected, but greatly appreciated and valued. Time to relax, a... 12/04/2006

Those who had survived the World War II Japanese occupation would have lived through, sadly without much choice, the necessity of simple living. It was reliving our great grandp... 12/04/2006