by William Edge | Nov 18, 2023 | The Church and Work
In college, I remember I loved listening to the great Irish preacher Jim McGuiggan teach.* Once, he told a group of us college students about a wicked and God-hating private in the British Army. One evening, a Christian in this private’s platoon returned to the...
by William Edge | Nov 4, 2023 | The Church and Mental Illness
America is mentally ill. I hate using that term. I prefer saying America is suffering from a brain illness. The term “mental illness” has assumed the status of stigma. Yet, my previous statement is literally true. One year before COVID-19 appeared on the scene, the...
by William Edge | Oct 27, 2023 | The Church and Culture
Suppose you are a church leader, minister, or ministry leader, and you find yourself in a situation fraught with tension. In that case, you might want to consider a question box. When structured well, a question box may earn you the trust and even the hearts of your...
by William Edge | Oct 20, 2023 | The Church and Work
According to a pre-pandemic Gallup poll, most adult Americans would spend most of their waking hours in the workplace before they reach retirement age. Covid motivated many people to work from home, but gradually we are returning to the workplace norm. If we are to...
by William Edge | Oct 13, 2023 | The Church and Culture
We’re in the middle of the baseball playoffs, and I can’t help but think of a story* I read about thirty years ago that offers a great lesson in viewing things from God’s perspective. Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson played a portion of one season for...