by Walter Penning | Oct 11, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
A question. When was the last Internet video you watched? My guess is you responded today or possibly yesterday. I asked my 88-year-old mother the same question. She said, “Five minutes ago.” The point? Videos are becoming prolific, ubiquitous, and...
by Emlee Taylor | Sep 2, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
After the school bus pulled away this morning, I stood chatting with several of our neighbors. One of the neighbors owns a landscaping company. Another neighbor works for a large company that analyzes information. Even though the people working for these companies...
by Valerie Steimle | Aug 31, 2017 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Walking through the Phoenix airport a few weeks ago just put a smile on my face. I was there picking up my son from a week’s vacation back in Alabama and noticed large groups of people gathered in different areas with large “Welcome Home” signs and balloons. I...
by Emlee Taylor | Mar 25, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
“My companion is the biggest tool I’ve ever known!” My overly loud laugh rang out with our congregation’s as we processed through this missionary’s double meaning, when he finished his thought, “He’s a tool in the Lord’s hands!” All of us listened as he shared...
by Walter Penning | Feb 3, 2017 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Times have changed. Shifting I remember when spreading your message meant an expensive advertising campaign or public relations strategy. Now blogs, Internet, Twitter, Facebook, texting, and other social media phenomena allow us to reach dozens, hundreds,...