Could Coffee Shops Be the New Churches?

Could Coffee Shops Be the New Churches?

A few days ago, I sat outside in the blistering North Carolina heat at one of my favorite local coffee shops while waiting to meet up with a friend. Maybe it was the effects of the sun or the nostalgia that sneaked in after sitting in silence for too long.  Either...
What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

If you’ve turned your TV on and flipped through a few channels, opened a newspaper, refreshed your social media feed or scrolled through your email inbox or spam, then you’ve inevitably seen the headlines. And, if you’ve seen the news over the past...
My Sisters’ Questions: The Courage to Ask ‘Why?”

My Sisters’ Questions: The Courage to Ask ‘Why?”

As the eldest sibling, I recall my two younger sisters going through a phase of asking “why” questions when they were children. Sometimes, the “whys” got in the way of them participating in my fine demands and plans for the day. This was annoying to me,...