My father’s father was a farmer turned preacher. He planted churches, was a traveling evangelist, and served as a district superintendent. He was bigger-than-life, much loved and admired. After my grandfather died, people would tell me with awe-struck voices, … Continued
A few years ago, Jack and Rosa* drove to another state for three days of intensive marriage counseling. After they got home, Robin, a woman from their church, asked Rosa how the trip had gone. “One of the most … Continued
by Michael Hare, Guest Writer The ushers moved with near military precision as they distributed the communion elements in the large church I was visiting. Then I saw one usher break formation and walk over to whisper in the ear … Continued
The lead pastor of a fast-growing congregation is a charismatic speaker, a strong leader. He really knows his Bible! But he believes his ideas are almost always best. Some staff members feel like he never listens to them. When conflict … Continued
At bedtime most nights, I read to my wife. A few nights ago I read her these words. “Look at these woods,” said the bear, and Bubber tried to, but they wouldn’t stay still… He could hear a thousand … Continued
Fresh out of college, I had just moved to a new city and started attending a new church. In my new Sunday school class, where I barely knew the people, every week my stomach churned Why? Because people were … Continued
