by Barry Howard | Nov 4, 2022 | Opinion
I had the privilege of spending a part of my summer sabbatical in Europe in 2012. Just before beginning a summer term at Oxford University, I visited several historic sites from the ancient Roman Empire, trying to brush up on my knowledge of the history of Western...
by Barry Howard | Sep 2, 2022 | Opinion
Work is good and essential in both a civilized society and a spiritual community. Maya Angelou aptly observed, “Nothing will work unless you do.” Work is not the essence of life, and the avoidance of work is not the key to happiness. However, a positive attitude...
by Barry Howard | Aug 26, 2022 | Opinion
I unexpectedly found myself on several rural backroads during a recent road trip. My GPS had rerouted me to avoid an accident on the interstate, so I took advantage of the opportunity to look for locally owned restaurants and to observe church signs, a habit which is...
by Barry Howard | Aug 12, 2022 | Opinion
Grief feels like different things to different people. For example, in A Grief Observed C.S. Lewis confessed, “No one told me that grief feels so much like fear.” I have walked alongside individuals and families who are dealing with grief for over 40 years. Here are...
by Good Faith Media | Jul 15, 2022 | News
Barry Howard is pastor at the Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta. He also serves as a leadership coach and columnist for the Center for Healthy Churches. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Brookhaven, Georgia. 1. What story, verse or passage from your faith...
