by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Sep 17, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
“Have you eaten?” This simple greeting, deeply ingrained in Korean culture, speaks volumes about the importance of community and shared experience. It is more than a question of sustenance. It is an invitation to communion, a gesture of care that transcends the mere...
by Starlette Thomas | Mar 25, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
“Come as you are.” The church could be considered God’s welcome mat. But so often, when people arrive, they feel as if the rug has been pulled from under them. While walking through a church’s doors is easy, staying can be a slippery slope. After the right hand of...
by Delaney Metcalf | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
Occasionally, I find myself an “outsider” when it comes to church life. The authentic comments, feelings and experiences I offer scare people. If you are like me, you might think the cost is too high when it comes to fitting in or being falsely offered “safe places.”...
by Patty Edwards Shaver | Feb 6, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
First impressions set the tone for individuals and organizations. They are essential in making guests and people seeking assistance feel welcome. This is also true for church members seeking inclusion within a committee, ministry outreach or Bible study class. Church...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 12, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
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