There are several hymn writers who were prolific in their writing. You might think of Isaac Watts, or Fanny Crosby. And although many know the name of John Wesley, the diligent preacher of the 18th century whose ministry resulted in the Methodist Church, not as many know his brother Charles Wesley, known more for his hymns. And maybe his hymn “How All the Welkin Rings” doesn’t sound familiar, but ...

I was roaming through the local Hobby Lobby when suddenly, in front of me, there was a giant Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus blow up. When I say “giant” I’m talking about yard blow ups that were probably 20 feet high. As I continued perusing through the store, I noticed what to me was an odd combination of Christmas stuff, some honoring Jesus as the Christ-child, others playing on the more secular slant ...

What is needed for Dad and Mom to hand off faith in Jesus to their children? Many parents feel inadequate at communicating their faith to their kids, leaving it to the church. That is not wise. Not because the church staff and volunteers don’t do their best to transmit biblical truth, it’s just that they don’t have the connection parents have, and that factor is crucial. In a recent article in Chr...