How do we reconcile what Paul said to the church at Corinth in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 with what he wrote in the rest of the book? Were they hopeless? Would you attend their special events if you lived in the area? Would you invite them to your Vac...

Do you recognize transitions in groups or ignore them? I've found that recognizing and discussing the transitions is better than ignoring them and being disturbed by the resistance, anger, and sabotage accompanying them.To re...

What do you do when you are tired, burned out, and don't even have time to eat? Jesus said, "Come away...and rest awhile."A sabbatical in the summer of 2000 was the most helpful gift a church has given me.How can we encourage ou...

Wanting to be a teacher and having a severe problem with stuttering presented a problem for young John Whitwell. With the help of others, he overcame that speech impediment, became one of the best band directors in the country, and has taught t...

Jerrie's cousin, John Whitwell, tells how he went from Cow Holler near Centerville, Tennessee, to be the Director of Bands at the University of Michigan. Although he had never heard of a school band when his family moved to Michigan, he first s...