The following post is written by Charlie Coil. This is part one of a series entitled, “On Resilience.” Charlie’s words are wise, needed, and thoughtful. (Charlie is completing his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Arkansas. He is also a husband, father, and minister.)Part I: Fragile Clay Jars: Hardly Resilient There’s a funny story… Continue reading On Resilience 1 (Guest writer-Charlie Coil)
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Much Fear in Many Churches
Fear. It is everywhere! No, I am not talking about the fear of the Lord. Nor am I talking about any sort of healthy fear. No, I am referring to another kind of fear — an unhealthy fear. She sat just outside the main doors to our auditorium (sanctuary, worship center, etc.). She was in… Continue reading Much Fear in Many Churches
Question: What Body Issues Are a Part of Our World in 2009?
Recently, one of my daughters sent this video to me. This pressure is very real. > We live in a time of great confusion about the body. Think about what we talk about or experience in this culture. We have conversations about: Obesity Anorexia Botox Breast Augmentation Pornography Cosmetic surgery Thinness Starving, gorging, and purging… Continue reading Question: What Body Issues Are a Part of Our World in 2009?