Faith, family, country and heavenly citizenship: It’s time to give thanks
Although our nation has its problems and is drifting away from the great Christian principles that marked its beginning, this country still blesses its citizens…
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Panera and Psalms: Where do you find much-needed reflection?
I recently read a Wall Street Journal feature on Ron Shaich, founder of Panera Bread Co. He had just sold the business and was thinking…
In Jesus’ presence there is blessed assurance — and brutal honesty
A song that has become one of my favorites is by Dick and Melodie Tunney. One verse describes the feelings that occur in the presence…
Home again — and far from home
Jesus’ last words to his disciples, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the…
The problem of stuff
I am drowning in my stuff. Bailey McBride | InsightIt is entirely my fault. I cannot bring myself to throw away anything except the daily…
A feast of fellowship in Europe
ROTHENBURG OB DE TAUBER, Germany — I was blessed to experience the recent Euro-American Family Retreat in this medieval town. Bailey McBride | InsightFor years I’ve…
How to recognize and treat ministry burnout
What is your preacher’s state of mind? Does he have enough time to study and plan what he will be preaching in 2017? The preacher…
God doesn’t understand retirement
Bailey McBride | Insight ‘There is a time for every everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens,” the writer of Ecclesiastes tells…
How to be a more effective Bible teacher
Christianity is taught. No one comes from the womb as a Christian. No one inherits Christianity from a godly parent or a spiritual grandparent. Each…
Derailed: A missionary’s journey away from and back to the fellowship
VIENNA, Austria —Charles “Chuck” Schneider is a man of great character and leadership. Bailey McBride | InsightA strong Christian, he grew up in Michigan during…
