"Maundy" means washing of the feet. Today is Maundy Thursday, the day we celebrate the Last Supper and Christ's humble act of washing his disciples' feet. One of the most tender sights I'd ever seen ....
By Julie Anne Turner My dad is a songwriter. A storyteller. He is also a pastor and teacher, and through the years he has used his gifts as a songwriter and storyteller to preach and teach. ....
In 1 Timothy 1:15-16, Paul writes: "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners -- of whom I am the worst. But for that very ....
You will probably have more people in your pews this Easter Sunday than you do on most Sundays. It might be your largest crowd of the year. Have you been praying for this crowd? Have ....
If people aren't noticing you, it's because you're not changing the scenery. You're not making a noticeable impact. It takes a lot these days to get our attention. Advertisers and marketers hammer at us, trying to ....
By Gary Anthony I am a worship leader. I plan and lead worship for a living. I take my calling to this task very seriously. I believe it is an awesome responsibility to lead others ....
Yesterday was my birthday. My kids brought me homemade cards and breakfast in bed. My wife made a delicious cake (chocolate with a peanut butter filling). I was blessed by many friends on Facebook who ....
Pray for missionaries and their families. Pray for very specific needs. Support them financially. Take time to listen to them, read their materials and understand their mission. Send them care packages and letters of encouragement. ....
I often wonder if Christ is happy with our current system of hundreds (perhaps thousands?) of Christian denominations. Most of my family is Catholic. I grew up Catholic. Now I attend the Baptist Church. I ....
Everybody deserves to be pampered now and then. In May, my wife and others from our Sunday School class are going to a local senior living center to visit with the ladies there and paint ....