Have you ever thought about what the biggest challenge facing the church is today? If you have, I am sure there are a few possibilities that immediately come to mind. We can consider this question in the context of either the big “C” Church (the

Several years ago, our family was driving north out of Phoenix, where we were living at the time. It was early on a Saturday morning toward the end of June, and most of northern Arizona was experiencing massive wildfires. As we came over one of

In 2021, my December article was about peace, and in 2022, it was about joy. To keep the Advent-themed streak alive, this year let’s talk about love! Similar to peace and joy, the world has its own version of love at Christmas time. Typically, it

On January 10, 1940, seven delegates of the Friends, Mennonite, and Brethren churches gathered at the Lee House Hotel in Washington, D.C. They worked non-stop from morning until noon to finalize their agreement. With agreement confirmed and little time to spare, they signed the document.