In 1940, Germany’s army was aggressively advancing across Europe. As nations surrendered, a group of Allied soldiers was pushed back to the French seaport of Dunkirk. Over 400,000 soldiers were trapped between the advancing German Army and the English Channel. Because of the shallow waters, large warships could not approach the beach to rescue...
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A cynic’s guide to finding hope
I met Dr. Jo Anne Lyon a few springs ago at Houghton College’s commencement. Now in her eighties, she exudes both an idealist’s enthusiasm and a seasoned leader’s grit. It’s an exceedingly rare combination. Her infectious joy and winsome invitation to the next generation of servant leaders inspired me to learn more—and the more...
Welcoming and worship
Last week, I stood to sing with the rest of my congregation on a Sunday morning. The music was beautiful and the atmosphere vibrant. But on this particular morning, my mind traveled to churches in Ukraine and their Sunday morning experience. The nation is under attack, but the Church is not retreating. I thought...