Pastor Mark Galambos asks our panel of pastors "How do you Avoid being Lonely?". Hear their responses inspired by scripture and what the Bible says in regard...
When I was studying to go into ministry, one of the professors told us aspiring pastors that we should never expect to have close friends in the churches that we lead. It is always best, the professor said, to seek out friendships with people who are not part of our churches. At the time, I found this …
It’s hard when every break up feels like a failure.<br>That is what no one tells you about being single in the church. We are asked about our loneliness, as singles. We discuss how to not make mar
I mean, being single is hard. Being in a relationship is hard. Life is hard. I don’t think life is any easier when you have a cute boy to hold your hand; I don’t think life is any harder when you don’t have someone to text goodnight.
Many of us have fallen into the belief that the Bible is basically a big book of rules, morality tales and inspirational sayings. But knowing what the Bible really is will answer the question of how to read the Bible.
Local communities alone can't handle child care under capitalism.
The first step in assuaging loneliness is to recognize that it is a lack of God--by and for whom we were made--that leaves us feeling empty and lacking.
While failing to attend church will not send a Christian to hell, it is not what God intended for His people.
In seminary, I had terrific classes. Old and New Testament, Church History, Theology, Pastoral Care, Hebrew, Greek and some handy German. Oh, I’ll see your Heilsgeschicte and raise you a Sitz im Leben. In my current context, many of those power words might sound like what would land you on the prayer chain. “Did you hear about Susan? She had a midrash on her pericope.” “Oh dear.” Not all of what I learned translates to the congregational setting. More than anything, the theology…
Preparing a will can become an all-consuming task. There are so many important questions that need to be answered. How will you split your estate among your children? Which charities will get how much? Who will become your durable power of attorney? What should your health directive say? It’s important that you answer these questions …
But how do you get through the pain?” Although tears fill her eyes, the woman’s voice is adamant as she directs this question to the leader of the bereavement group. Every person in the church’s