November 20, 2005
When someone you know is grieving, it’s easy to feel unsure what to say or do. These practical do’s and don’ts offer compassionate guidance for showing up, listening well, and staying present long after the funeral.
November 6, 2005
Funeral services help mourners face the reality of death, overcome denial, and begin healthy grief work. Victor M. Parachin outlines eight therapeutic benefits of funerals, from community support to spiritual comfort.
September 25, 2005
Practical counsel for congregations who want to strengthen a preacher’s ministry: set realistic expectations, listen for application, encourage with support and outreach, and pray for courage, humility, and wisdom.
September 18, 2005
James Girdwood examines what the Gospels explicitly reveal about the feelings of Jesus, including his compassion, love, grief, anger, humility, joy, zeal, sorrow, and deeply human responses.
September 7, 2005
A late visit to Ground Zero makes the facts of 9/11 feel newly heavy—and raises a question: what would it look like if the aftermath became a lasting catalyst for worship, mission, and what endures?
A pastor reflects on nearly losing his calling to administrivia and urgency. Using a mountain-rescue “self-arrest” lesson, he offers practical disciplines and boundaries to reclaim prayer, focus, and presence with people.
August 7, 2005
Miscarriage is a real loss, and friends can help by showing up with compassion. Learn what to say (and what to avoid), how to offer practical care, and how to support long-term grieving.
July 24, 2005
Reflecting on Ecclesiastes and James, Tom Ellsworth shares how God teaches wisdom through life experiences, relationships, and hard seasons—inviting believers to hold on loosely to this life and keep eternity in view.
May 15, 2005
Harry Potter has divided Christian opinion, but James F. Sennett explains why he’s grateful for the series—addressing concerns about “occult” themes and pointing to moral clarity, reading joy, and age-appropriate storytelling.
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