How We Help Matters We are discussing in our bible class right now how we help people. There are numerous scriptures throughout the Bible where we are told to help the alien, the poor, and the widows. We are told to help,...[more]
Balancing Priorities When I was in Africa, I found it amazing to watch people balance very heavy loads on their heads with an effortless gracefulness. Most people would find carrying five gallons of water (more than 40...[more]
Influences for Good All of us know that we are greatly influenced by our surroundings. To some extent we are what we eat, read, hear, and see, as well as being impacted by other things to which we devote our time and energy....[more]
Making Room at the Table "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes." Isaiah is shouting, "Get ready,...[more]
Is it God's Will? Oh, if it could only be this easy! It seems that in the everyday life of a disciple He is constantly asking, wondering, seeking, God's will for His life. Where should I live? What job should I take? Whom...[more]
We Are Exceedingly Blessed... At a time when a congregation is often filled with anxiety without a pulpit minister, we are not. At a time when a congregation can find itself floundering, we continue to grow. We are uniquely...[more]
Recently I heard a person say that speaking in front of an audience was way outside her comfort zone. I am reminded of how often I have felt that same sensation in many different situations; and, frankly, I would much rather be...[more]
M.E.T. One of our least known ministries at Broadway is our Ministry Enrichment Team. This ministry consists of the following people: Rodney Thomas, Brooks Loveless, Anna Smith, Ann Kerr, Cal Zant, Robbi Crumpler and myself....[more]
Smelling Like Jesus Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NRSV The other day I was...[more]
Response to the Response to the Response One function of our corporate worship can be a personal understanding of the majesty of God. At least three times in scripture there is an example of genuine expressions of worship of...[more]