by Frederick J. Goodall Every Sunday, church pews fill up with despondent women who are forced to worship without the men in their lives. A recent survey by Ellison Research found that 31% of men never attend church even on holidays. This sad statistic prompts parishioners and ministers alike to ask: "Where are the men?" While it's true that several men spend their Sundays … [Read more...]
Ain’t No Hurt Like Church Hurt
by Harriet Hairston Another disclaimer: This is not an attack on church leadership. Again, I love the Lord, and have served in many aspects of leadership myself. This article is designed to discuss how SOME leaders abuse their spiritual authority by treating their followers harshly. Again, I love the Lord and His people, both in leadership and lay … [Read more...]
Love and…Church?
by Harriet Hairston Please allow me to caveat this article with the following disclaimer: this is not an attack on churches. It is a real discussion about how some individuals VIEW church, and thus cause what God created as beautiful to turn into a monstrosity. I love the Lord and His people. This article is not designed to discourage anyone from attending … [Read more...]