The Home with the Yellow Door
I have experienced the goodness of God. My husband and I married eight years ago this summer. There is much that could be said about our first six years of
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The Center of Hope: Christ’s Love in Action
The Center of Hope first opened its doors in 1985 in a rented room next to a laundry mat in downtown Livingston to respond to the physical and spiritual needs
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Old Wisdom for New Outreach
I am happy to share with you that Dr. Keith Loomans was my mentor and friend. I first met Keith as a member of the review committee when I was
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I Hate Church
I sat with a man I’ll call Diego at a recent gathering of a newly launched church. The church is gathering at a local rehab center. Residents join with people
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Let Him Drive
Fifty years ago, a rural school district in south Texas ran into a predicament. One of the students lived in such a remote area, no one wanted to drive the
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Apartment Ministry—Bringing the Gospel in a Relational Way
Life in cities can be very complex and simple at the same time. The convenience of having all that you need readily available for you within a walking distance, if
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Will You Be a Historic or Contemporary Lutheran?
I’m all about being an historic Lutheran. Contemporary additives have never been my cup of tea. But wait! Before you get ready to reply vociferously in the comment box, let
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Is Mission Outreach Dispensable?
A sentiment that surfaces in the church every now and then is that mission outreach and evangelistic efforts are not necessary. The reasoning goes: God has predestined people to salvation;
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Walking With the Broken – ACTS Church Antioch Recovery Ministry
If you have never witnessed the impact a Christ-centered 12-step program can have on an individual, it is truly a humbling experience. Vicar Adam Meyer got involved serving in a
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Never Too Old For Mission
What can a 4-foot 11-inch septuagenarian do for global Christianity? Plenty. I witnessed the work of Mrs. Carol Buckman during a visit to St. Louis. The Missouri District of the
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