My hometown was rattled recently when our unofficial mascot, an old calico cat named Francine, went missing. She had been a beloved fixture at our local Lowe’s home improvement store for almost a decade, until one day, unbeknownst to anyone, she boarded a delivery truck headed to a massive distribution center in the next state.
Read MoreWhen I chose to stop attending church at age 19, I had no idea what I was giving up. One of those things was the spiritual growth that only comes through worshipping, praying, learning, and gathering with other Christians.
Read MoreIt’s no wonder God compares people to sheep so often in the Bible. We share many common traits. One of them is that we are built for community.
Read MoreRecently, my family and I hiked a beautiful but rugged trail in the Virginia mountains with a rewarding view at the end. Suddenly, the peace was broken by a primal scream, which apparently came from me.
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