by Barry Howard | May 26, 2025 | Opinion
Editor’s Note: The following first appeared on the author’s blog. Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend or the unofficial start of summer. It’s a sacred invitation to pause, reflect, and remember. In a culture that moves at the speed of a scrolling...
by Barry Howard | Apr 15, 2025 | Opinion
Each year, Christians around the world walk through the sacred rhythms of Holy Week, revisiting the final days of Jesus’ earthly journey before the cross and the resurrection. Why is observing Holy Week important to our preparation for Easter? The traditional...
by Barry Howard | Apr 7, 2025 | Opinion
A pastoral transition is one of the most impactful seasons in a church’s life. Whether a pastor retires, resigns or is called to another ministry, the transition can stir a wide range of emotions—grief, uncertainty, anxiety, excitement, and even division. How...