by David Cassady | May 7, 2021 | Opinion
Plenty of trends look tough for the future of the church. We read about the rise of the “nones” who have no affiliation with a faith tradition, much less a church. We see the decline in attendance across mainline and evangelical churches. We wonder, “Will giving hold...
by David Cassady | Sep 3, 2020 | Opinion
My family moved several times while I was a child; each relocation forced my sister and me to make new friends in a new town. Leaving behind friends was painful, and our parents recognized our real grief. Sometimes, I would mutter, “I’ll never have friends again.” My...
by David Cassady | Aug 28, 2019 | Opinion
“What kind of life is worth wanting?” asks Miroslav Volf and Matthew Croasmun in “For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference.” They argue that the Christian faith is a response to this question. A life well-lived, one that flourishes, finds purpose...