Atmosphere, Schmatmosphere

Atmosphere, Schmatmosphere

I am a lifelong foodie, though not in the snobby gourmet sense. I just love to eat, especially when the food is tasty, and I’m not picky about where it is served. A recent week in Arkansas offered a study in contrasts. It began with a delicious dinner of hot chicken...

6 Signs Your Congregation Doesn’t Smell Right

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...

How a Baptist Associational Meeting Made My Day

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,...