KATIE POLSKI|GUEST My father passed away fourteen years ago. I loved him so and still miss him greatly, so Father’s Day still brings to the surface tender emotions, as it does with many. I love to tell my kids funny stories about their grandfather, but this year, I’ve reflected more on some of the gifts… Read More
ELLEN DYKAS|CONTRIBUTOR Rushing in, plopping down. Balancing baby, sipping an iced latte. Goldfish crackers crushed and crumbs spread. Waffle syrup decorating the table. Up and out to drive the carpool. I just had brunch with a 40-something woman, mom to four kids and a sister in Christ. We’re more alike than different, even though I’m… Read More
TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR The PCA Book of Church Order Appendix on Biblical Conflict Resolution states that “Biblical peacemaking is one of God’s highest priorities (Matt. 5:23-24; Rom. 12:18; Gal.6:1); therefore, it must be one of our highest priorities.” But what about those times when we sincerely go to “make peace” and it ends up creating greater… Read More
TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR In the first post I wrote for enCourage, I listed two reasons why our churches so often lack loving, loyal, unified relationships: 1) All too often, we fake niceness; and 2) We envy. I then went on to promise future posts to help us to develop sincere affection, faithful loyalty, and lasting unity… Read More