Community
“He must increase”
I was 26 years old and had become the pastor of a small rural church in Texas just one year prior. Now, at that time, I had already been preaching regularly for 13 years and […]
Jesus
Community
What does the Bible say about love?
The Bible has a great deal to say about love. In fact, the Bible says that “love is of God” and “God is love” (1 John 4:7–8); in other words, love is a fundamental characteristic […]
Community
Explaining the Stations of the Cross
Tradition features prominently in Holy Week celebrations. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, Holy Week is a sacred time for faithful Christians. The Stations of the Cross are one of the traditions that many […]
Community
The Season of Advent
December is upon us. Many refer to it as “The most wonderful time of the year!” For those of us in the Christian faith, it is the season of Advent. Advent is the season of […]
Health & Fitness
The Miracle of the Season
The fall and winter months bring about change. Days get shorter and nights get colder. We live in a world where change can be seen all around us. People both rich and poor get stuck […]
SOKY Events
Truly the Reason for the Season
One of the privileges and responsibilities that comes with being a publisher in most printed products is sharing some thoughts each issue. I have been blessed to do that in a number of different publications […]
Community
Why does Jesus’ resurrection matter?
Have you ever wondered why Jesus’ resurrection is so important? Christians the world over claim Easter as their most important holiday, and they commemorate annually the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But […]
Community
Stations of the Cross as a Lenten practice
Arguably, one of the greatest and holiest days for those in the Christian faith is Easter. In sacramental traditions, the longer name for this holy day is the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord. […]
SOKY Events
“At the Cross: A Night of Worship” walks you through the last days of Jesus
In March of 2022, the Relay Worship Group and Relay Worship Community Choir had the tremendous experience of transforming Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center into a worship center. More than 1,000 people from the greater […]
Community
First Christian Church helps neighbors make ends meet
Micah 6:8 says, “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” […]