by Jim Hopkins | Nov 6, 2020 | Opinion
The headline in the East Bay Times read, “Relax, Oakland … Gerald the turkey has been captured.” It was big news. Gerald, a wild turkey, had taken up residence in Oakland’s Morcom Rose Garden. His aggressive, bullying behavior toward garden visitors had forced the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Oct 29, 2020 | Faith Freedom 2020, News
Protestant pastors in the United States are becoming more vocal about political candidates, according to a LifeWay Research report published Oct. 27. Nearly one-third (32%) of all respondents said they have “publicly endorsed candidates for public office this year...
by Jakob Topper | Oct 13, 2020 | Faith Freedom 2020, Opinion
Inclusion, diversity and tolerance are worthy ideals that many churches publicly affirm, but they often come with some unexpected baggage. My church’s mission statement begins, “We are an inclusive community.” It’s one of the things that drew me here in the beginning...
by Natalie Webb | Sep 16, 2020 | Opinion
Every September for the past three years, I’ve walked into the Nevertheless, She Preached (NSP) conference. And every time, it’s like walking into an alternate universe. I’ve not found another public space like it – where my gifts and calling are not up for debate,...
by Jason Coker | Aug 28, 2020 | Opinion
The pandemic acts as an accelerator for everything. If you had any anxiety before the pandemic, now you have more. If you were struggling to pay the bills before the pandemic, you are struggling even more now. It is an accelerant, and we all have been affected. Mental...
