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Newfangled (Post 3 in the Third Chapter Spiritual Disciplines Series)
How do you respond to newfangled ideas in the church? Has the term newfangled sprung to mind recently? That’s a sure sign you’re ready to institute this spiritual discipline. Our generation faced extreme resistance from the established generation when we advocated for change in the church. Can we be any different? Can we be gray-haired …[ read more ]
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Third Chapter Spiritual Disciplines
We are going to die. That’s what I said on Sunday to my best friend. Yeah, I can be cheery that way. Surrounded that day by my children, their children, and the youngest generation at our church, I had cause to consider my years. Aging isn’t for sissy-Marys. Neither, however, is aging a curse, but …[ read more ]
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The Secret Power of Old People
Vickie Williams-Tillman was 57, listening to gospel music running errands before church when she spotted a police officer in a scuffle with a man. When the officer indicated he needed help, Vickie called 9-1-1. But her assistance didn’t end there. She exited her car and headed toward them, suddenly noticing both men had their hands on the …[ read more ]