by Patty Parker | Nov 16, 2023 | Blog, Ministry
Why Biblical Community is a Spiritual Discipline “Don’t give up on the church!” I typed. “Digital connection only goes so far.” My typing thumbs were interrupted by the call of my twelve-year-old. “Mommy?” “Yes, Dom.” “When are we going back to...
by Patty Parker | Jan 22, 2023 | Blog
God is Always with Me “You’re doing great, Patty. We’re almost done.” His words brought hope but what I wanted to hear sounded more like “All done.” Why does thirty-six percent of the population fear the dentist? I’m not sure but I’m one of the thirty-six...
by Wade Berry | Sep 12, 2022 | Blog, Faith & Heritage, Ministry
For decades, I have warned people about the dangers of interpreting Scripture through the lens of our experience. Though experience is a powerful teacher, it is not always a reliable one. It is far better, I have argued, to read our experience through the lens of...
by Patty Parker | Aug 8, 2022 | Blog, Faith & Heritage
Nobody’s Perfect The one who says he is in the light but still hates his brother is still in the darkness. The one who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness, walks in the...
by Patty Parker | Feb 22, 2022 | Faith & Heritage
Like most of the parenting world, I’ve watched Disney’s Encanto more times than might be appropriate to admit. Though the storyline is simple, the complex metaphors and messages mixed within the delightful music capture my attention again and again. To summarize, the...
