Melissa Edgington
Melissa Edgington is a former English teacher turned stay-at-home mother. With three small children to raise and a pastor husband, she is never short on stories, although she is often short on sleep. Melissa earned a Master's Degree in English and read some of the greatest literature ever written, but these days she’s more into Dr. Seuss. Despite her lack of literary sense, she finds herself laughing a lot and knows that the three little souls in her life are worth more than all of the literature in the world. Melissa enjoys writing about the Christian life at Your Mom Has a Blog.
Wellness
Living Prayer
Let’s explore how to take the Apostle Paul’s words seriously and practice praying “without ceasing” since we all need reminders of our kingdom values—nudges toward re-invigorating our time spent with God.
Wellness
Designing a Transformative Church Marriage Conference
A marriage conference can be a significant tool in strengthening the bonds of couples within your congregation.
Christian News
Tennessee Pastor, Father of 11 Dies by Suicide After Being Charged With Sexual Battery of a Minor
One day after being charged with aggravated sexual battery, a longtime Tennessee pastor died by suicide in a hospital bathroom, authorities said. David Mark Baker, 57, was serving at Family Baptist Church in Columbia, had been a jail chaplain, and once ran for Maury County mayor.
Christian News
‘We Have a Name!’—Robert Morris’ Son Announces New Church Name
Not long after announcing their vision for a new church plant in late August, James Morris (son of disgraced Pastor Robert Morris) and James' wife Bridgette Morris shared that the name for the church will be Passage Church.
Christian News
In East Timor, Pope Francis Met a Church on the Rise
Catholicism may be in decline in the West, but in East Timor, thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the pope from the end of the world.
Pastors
Praying in Jesus’ Name
It is altogether possible for believers to close their prayer with the words "in Jesus' name" or “in Christ’s name” or “for Christ’s sake” as a sort of mindless mantra.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
The Most Effective Way to Build Trust in Your Small Group
Many of us have probably heard more than once things we can do to foster trust: group confidentiality, sharing stories, ice breakers, sharing a meal, etc., but I am wondering if modeling a posture of listening might be the most effective way to build trust.
Ministry Tech Leaders
Your Church Needs a Social Media Policy
Several major churches and ministry organizations have a social media policy in place, but not many. Besides, are those policies legal? Can a church censor those posts, or fire the employee?
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