by Barry Howard | Sep 7, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
In the realm of spiritual leadership, pastors shoulder a weighty responsibility of guiding, supporting, and nurturing their congregations. The demands of the role can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly demanding, often leading to isolation and burnout. During...
by Barry Howard | Aug 1, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, an emotional upheaval that comes hand in hand with loss. Whether it be the passing of a loved one, the end of a cherished relationship, or even the loss of a job or a dream, grief manifests in various forms...
by Barry Howard | Jul 26, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
These days many have departed or disconnected from the local church. Some are burned out and some have just been burned by the messiness created by mean-spirited or misdirected church people. However, many other members and non-members are thinking in fresh ways about...
by Barry Howard | Mar 20, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
What are the things that contribute to happiness? Internationally acclaimed motivational speaker Denis Waitley insists, “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and...
by Barry Howard | Feb 22, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
The church is undergoing a huge paradigm shift. While methodologies and strategies have been changing since the followers of Jesus were first called Christians at Antioch, Phyllis Tickle and others have pointed out that approximately every 500 years the church...