by Dale K. Edmondson | Sep 23, 2021 | Opinion
They call it “downsizing” – deciding what to take and what to leave when you move to a smaller residence. I downsized recently. In the process, I had to assess the importance of certain pieces of furniture. Tables, I found, had a special place in my...
by Christina Embree | Aug 24, 2015 | Opinion
Intergenerational worship is one of the most important and most neglected opportunities within the local church. Once the Millennial decline became apparent, one of the first longitudinal studies done on youth in regard to church attendance after high school was done...
by Bill Wilson | Apr 7, 2014 | Opinion
I regularly read outside the world of congregational life in an effort to understand leadership issues. In Fast Company magazine, I found an article dedicated to helping startup entrepreneurs establish healthy practices. The title, “6 Signs Your Company Culture...
by Katie McKown | May 2, 2013 | Opinion
When I arrived at the local Baptist association meeting, I parked on the lower level of the lot. As I was walking toward the building, I noticed several parking spaces near the door labeled “elderly.” I thought this was very considerate, but, of course,...
by Jim Somerville | Dec 25, 2012 | Opinion
It may have been the article I posted back on Day 61 of our KOH2RVA (Kingdom of Heaven to Richmond, Virginia) initiative about bowling alleys that inspired me. Whatever it was, when my interfaith group started talking about how we could move beyond dialogue to...
