By Jonathan Bailey “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,And spills the upper boulders in the sun;And makes gaps even two can pass abreast.” These opening lines to Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall” seem, frequently, to hover in the back of my mind as if to offer some peculiar … Continue reading
By Janée Angel As humans we need to connect. Certainly, this time of COVID has challenged us to find ways to connect that are outside of our “normal” box. In our ministry among Arabic speakers, community is a driving force. Restrictions that we live with in Belgium have been extremely hard for our people. Zoom has … Continue reading
By Gennady Podgaisky “It pays to know how to play Backgammon.” This past January, my wife, Mina, and I were on extended medical leave in North Carolina. In one of those days, we met with a friend and ministry partner from a local Presbyterian church. As a part of her church’s ministry, she was helping … Continue reading
By Sarah Wei Holiness is easily misunderstood as perfection; it is a word that seems far removed from us, and may only exist in heaven. This discourages many Christians to think about or pursue it. The Scripture in Hebrews 12:14 tells us the reason for living a holy life: “Pursue peace with everyone, and the … Continue reading
Since 1985, the Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings (“COMISS”) has observed the last week of October as Spiritual Care Week – a time when we celebrate the sacred work of chaplains and pastoral counselors. This year’s Spiritual Care Week theme is “Collaborative Healthcare: Chaplains Complete the Picture.” Sometimes a picture is more informative and revealing than words. Often … Continue reading
[These groups] are designed to help our endorsed stay more connected with CBF and with each other. Continue reading