by Crystal Rowe | Jan 27, 2011 | engaged in culture
A recent report by The National Marriage Project revealed that marriage is becoming less important to couples as they decide to raise a family together. Take a look: In 1960, approximately 66% of all women over 15 were married in the United States; today, only 51% of...
by Crystal Rowe | Jan 10, 2011 | bible literacy, spiritual practice
As I think about what it means to be the church, the merchant’s voice rings in my ear…. It’s difficult to understand, difficult to believe. The woman tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus and the very early church and I am left with more questions...
by Crystal Rowe | Dec 20, 2010 | bible literacy, spiritual practice
This is, by far, the hardest part of the story for me so far. The young girl’s question rings repeatedly in my head: How can a God of hesed love order the deaths of thousands? The old man has no answer – perhaps there is no answer. Or maybe the answer is...
by Crystal Rowe | Dec 13, 2010 | bible literacy, spiritual practice
You and I face the same decision as Abraham: Do we grimly strive after control over lives that are effectively uncontrollable, or do we surrender our lives to the God who promises, trusting God to provide all our needs? The story of Abraham may be one of my favorites...
by Crystal Rowe | Jul 12, 2010 | authentic christianity, spiritual practice
Free us to let go of the world that is fading away and to cling only to you. As I read this chapter I thought about an hourglass – our lives here on earth are similar to that old fashioned timer – the top isn’t getting any fuller, it’s only...
