by mcl | Aug 10, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
MCL: Despite years of using the term “racial reconciliation,” it seems that racial tension in this country is more intense than ever. From your perspective, where do we even begin to have a meaningful conversation that can move us forward, not backwards....
by mcl | Jul 2, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By REV. LEE HUTCHINGS Within the past few months there has been much lamenting from without and within church walls about the state of culture in America and the seemingly new lack of influence of Christianity upon said culture and government. Impending Supreme Court...
by mcl | Jun 1, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By Rev. James Henley My wife was eight years old when her dad died. She was one of eight children remaining in the home when he died. I am still amazed at the intimate detail in which she recalls the moments she shared with him during their short time together. If you...
by mcl | Mar 2, 2015 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By Robert Green When I was twenty-five, I believed I could change the world. Now, well into my 40s, I have come to the realization, that I cannot change my wife, kids, or church—to say nothing of the world. Try as I might, I have not been able to manufacture outcomes...
by mcl | Dec 1, 2014 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By Robert Green There is a very real problem and it’s only getting worse. I blame other people for this problem. It adversely affects me, and millions of others. The problem: people driving in the left or “passing” lane despite the fact that they are not...
by mcl | Oct 1, 2014 | Columns, Inspiration, Pastor's Perspective
By Dr. Gareth Cockerill When I got home yesterday I saw the card table set up in front of the fireplace. My wife, Rosa, was once again hard at work on another thousand-piece puzzle. One of her achievements hangs on the wall of our bedroom—it is a large field of...