A Terrifying Call from the Closet
Two weeks ago, our phone rang a few minutes before midnight. It was our oldest daughter. We could barely hear her, but she began by saying, “We’re okay, but our house was just hit by a tornado.” On the night of April 13, 2020, a tornado swept through our daughter and son-in-law’s neighborhood. When our …
The Church is not the Building
5 Tips for Worshiping at Home
Due to the pandemic, most believers find themselves in unfamiliar circumstances, especially with respect to worship. We suddenly find ourselves unable to engage in many lifelong habitual yet meaningful practices. Having to worship at home may be discomforting to many of us. We might find it difficult to concentrate. It may even feel awkward. And …
Quarantine Questions
Ever since congregations decided to no longer worship at their usual meeting houses due to the COVID-19 virus, I have received a number of questions from concerned Christians. These questions have not been asked by those who have a contentious spirit or who desire to find fault in the decisions that have been made but …