By Michael J. Brooks Captain James T. Kirk commanded the Starship Enterprise for many years, and in this role, visited planets all over the universe. When he was ready to return to the comma... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks The young pastor wanted to see his church grow. The fact it was relatively small and stable in the middle of a growing community was burdensome to him. But he didn’t hav... Read more
By Tyler Warner I was a youth pastor for 8 years. My job was to launch young men and women out into the world, as prepared for life as a Christian adult as I could make them. Many of these s... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Some political pundits were quick to criticize a newly-elected U.S. senator who said in an interview the three branches of government are the “House, the Senate and the... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “I think Jesus, who is the Son of God, and God the Father are in a business together,” says Miquel, 11. Yes, they’re in business together, but it’s much deepe... Read more
By Tyler Warner What exactly is Jesus doing right now in Heaven? The writer to the Hebrews said, “He always lives to make intercession” (Hebrews 7:25). Intercession means to “go between”, to... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Her husband oversaw the work of Baptist churches in our county, and their son was a church staff member in another state. She said to me one day, “When our son tol... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks, commentary I suppose it’s the modern equivalent of “You kids get off my lawn.” I’ve heard of “mask-shaming” in recent months but didn’t experience it until last week. T... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks The prison warden circulated a note to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend for his 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the sam... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends I asked children to write a letter to God about what Christmas means to them as part of the Kids’ Christmas Art Contest. Here are excerpts of their letters: “... Read more
