My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide
A couple discovers how God is using them—and their life experiences—for his bigger kingdom purpose. Jerry and Lynn Zimpelmann, members at Christ, Eagle River, Wis., are the first to admit…
Clothed with the love of Christ
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12). This Bible passage called the women of Emanuel, New London, Wis., to share their love of…
On mission statements and missions
Corporations grabbed the idea of mission statements from the church. At its best, a mission statement captures the drive, the focus, and the purpose of an entire organization. But most…
Confessions of faith: Cheryle and Dana McArdle
Man’s best friend leads to a new friend, a new church, and a renewed faith in Christ. On a routine visit to the dog park with her German shepherd, Cheryle…