My husband Josh and I joke that we have a punch card for all the life-threatening scares our children have...
Have your kids ever made plans for you without asking first? Mine have, more than once! But a few years ago, one of those “surprise” plans...
Recently, at an Alpha leaders’ meeting at our church, someone asked, “What does relevant ministry look like in today’s culture?” I think I decoded that question...
By Anthony Lee It was a drizzly Oregon night in 1997, and I was in the covered picnic area at Eugene Bible College when I came...
Don’t you just hate it when you start a project and don’t have the right tools? I do. I love a good DIY project, but I...
Open Bible has a rich heritage of women ministry leaders. Our denomination was birthed in revival and formed by the union of two movements that branched...
Years ago, I took the StrengthsFinder Assessment, which is designed to help a person understand their top gifts. “Achiever” fell at the top of my list,...
Every student should have an opportunity to encounter Jesus beyond the walls of a church. Most students further their relationship with Christ at special events like...
By Jessica Sanford Recently, I was asked the question “What surprises me most about people?” I responded, “It’s been my experience that most people simply want to...
By Rev. Dyrie Francis The human experience is punctuated by countless changes that vary in significance. Some life changes are pleasant and hold great prospects while...