By Todd Brady Vice President for University Ministries, Union University Inclusivity is one thing.  Impropriety is another. And decisions fueled by feelings are often unstable. After North Carolina passed a law recently stopping transgender people from using bathrooms for the gender they identify with, the Target corporation announced on a blog entitled, “Continuing to Stand for Inclusivity,” that they “welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or

By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist, B&R Thirty-five years ago, citified Johnnie and Phyllis bought 56 acres of rough ridge we call Godwin’s Mountain. We love that mountain but need help with things I can’t do. And when I need help, I’ve got people. What one of my people told me characterizes what an intergenerational church ought to be like. After literally getting me out of a ditch, Ronnie said, “Mr.

By Carolyn Tomlin Contributing Columnist, B&R Rudyard Kipling once wrote, “God could not be everywhere, and therefore, he made mothers. Celebrated the second Sunday of May, Mother’s Day is recognized as a special time we pay tribute to our mothers. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, recognized as the founder of Mother’s Day, petitioned Congress in 1914 to set aside this date to honor those women to whom we owe so much.

By Marty Duren Social Media Strategy Manager, Lifeway When Facebook’s membership grew beyond that of a few colleges and universities across America, millions of people piled on. A common refrain from those days was the formerly unwatched student who’s status, “Ugh. My mom’s on Facebook,” indicated a perceived loss of freedom. It wasn’t long before pastors and other leaders began to warn about flirtation and the role Facebook (and eventually