by Andy Burggraff, EdD | Mar 16, 2023 | Poimenas
A young man was forced to abandon his military career in disgrace. For seven years he failed in several business attempts. He faced bankruptcy on multiple occasions. He was even forced to sell his pocket watch, his last remaining possession that had value, to provide...
by Kevin Welch | Mar 16, 2023 | Poimenas
With tax day looming in the United States, many Americans are lamenting the annual process of filing and paying income taxes to federal and state governments. Bible readers may even equate Uncle Sam today with Caesar of the first century. Some taxpayers may question...
by Stephen Davey | Jan 17, 2023 | Poimenas
In the early seventh century, Muhammad—a Saudi Arabian tradesman with wealth and prominence—first announced that he had received a message from the angel Gabriel and was called to be the next prophet of God. Few could have imagined the international significance...
by Jimmy Carter | Jan 17, 2023 | Poimenas
The last three years have seen remarkable technological acceleration in areas like employment, entertainment, and education. Countless institutions have adopted online platforms that are now here to stay. In Part 1 of this series, titled A Case for Community in a...
by Jimmy Carter | Nov 16, 2022 | Poimenas
In March and April of 2020, many states enacted stay at home orders for their populations as COVID-19 spread through the United States. The abrupt changes and ensuing confusion stressed many institutions to the breaking point. Movie theaters closed, restaurants...
by Les Lofquist, DMin | Nov 16, 2022 | Poimenas
In my ministry, I regularly counsel men regarding their role as pastor, preacher, and spiritual leader. These men have a most difficult task and they often ask me for encouragement and advice. Whenever I talk with them, I do my best to represent the Lord Jesus Christ...