Renee Crosby, author of The Fringe, offers her perspectives on the problem of homelessness, beginning today at the Energion Discussion Network. Christians cannot bemoan the problem without offering substantial support. She begins the discussion by pointing out that homelessness comes in a variety of forms; not all homeless people are of the same kind. Therefore, we need a variety of approaches to a solution.
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Today Bruce Epperly shares with us his joys of being a grandparent, and how important this role is, not just for the grandchildren, but for grandparents, as well. If you are one, or probably will be one someday, you’ll appreciate his insights. Tuesday, Elgin Hushbeck looks at how stereotyping can become a breach of the…
We have some authors who have interesting, informative, and challenging blog sites. Here is the current list for you to peruse and bookmark for yourself. Allan Bevere allanbevere.com David Alan Black daveblackonline.com Kevin Brown dkevinbrown.wordpress.com Robert Cornwall bobcornwall.com Bruce Epperly patheos.com/blogs/livingaholyadventure Elgin Hushbeck, Jr hushbeck.com/blog Shauna Hyde shaunahyde.com Greg May gregswateringhole.blogspot.com Henry Neufeld henrysthreads.com Jody…
A couple of days ago, I blogged about evaluating the state of your small group during the summer months. One important type of small group is the class for new church members or new believers. For obvious reasons, such a group doesn’t continue with the same people year after year. Your hope is to see…
“It’s all storytelling,” says Dr. Dolly Berthelot of her varied writing career. “Whether fiction or nonfiction, fantasy to memoir, features, even creative course development, all good storytelling requires caring, clarity, commitment, creativity, and craftsmanship, with fierce faithfulness to accuracy and truth. Always fascinating; not always easy.” “Dr. Dolly” will explore these themes in her January…
We have the book Philosophy for Believers under discussion and we have it on sale at 20% off on Energion Direct. Now we’re going to give away some books. There will be three more-or-less equivalent prizes: 1) A copy of Philosophy for Believers and Eschatology: A Participatory Study Guide, both by Dr. Edward W. H….
