Judgement-free zone
Andrew C. Schroer On July 22, 2018, a 34-year-old man named Eric Stagno walked into a Planet Fitness gym in New Hampshire. He stopped at the front counter, took off all his clothes, and then proceeded to do yoga…
Becoming “those people”
A knock on the door brings tragic news and a need for Christian comfort. Brian D. Guhr During my career as a deputy sheriff and detective for a local sheriff’s department,…
Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 6
Speaking the truth in love “The Bible is just a bunch of made-up stories written by dead, power-hungry men!” These words echoed in my mind as I tried to think of what to say next. I was a young pastor serving…
Trophies of grace
A heart attack opens the door for the gospel to win a soul for Jesus. Eric S. Hartzell In 1919, a white man stepped into the Apache reservation in Arizona to share God’s message of grace…
Teen talk: Proof doesn’t change anything
Thomas wanted proof. We simply believe what God tells us. Gilbert Haw Do you remember the story of Thomas? After Jesus rose from death, he appeared before his disciples. Most…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: How do parents find contentment?
How do parents find contentment? As parents, we all know that we need to savor each moment. Those older and wiser remind us that the time passes so quickly. So,…
Confessions of faith: Ramirez
An immigrant discovers a church where he feels at home. Rachel Hartman In April 2008, Walter Ramirez stepped foot onto U.S. soil. Originally from El Salvador, he spent his first months…
Evangelism lessons from the Savior: Luke 10: Part 3
What’s happening when we don’t even know it Eric S. Roecker I had no idea. This was what went through my mind as I read his letter. The impact of ministry…
Risen indeed!
The reality of Christ’s resurrection affirms our faith. Michael J. Berg Christianity is the only religion that claims it can be proved false. This sounds odd, but it is exactly what St. Paul meant when he…