Stephanie Formenti

Nov 29, 2024 | byfaithonline.com | Stephanie Formenti

There’s an old adage about a frog in a pot of water who doesn’t realize it’s slowly coming to a boil. By the time the water is dangerously hot, it’s too late for the frog to jump out. Nadya Williams, in “Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic” (IVP Academic, 2024), suggests that our culture is much like that pot, and the church may not realize just how high the heat is rising. Williams argues that there is a serious devaluation of motherhood and children in our society.

Aug 26, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Stephanie Formenti |Cap Stewart |Alan Noble |Tim Shorey

Back to school is here. Parents and students are gearing up for a new year: buying supplies, arranging carpools, and stocking the pantry with lunchbox-worthy snacks. The start of school sends many households into preparation mode. Churches, it’s time to do the same. Perhaps you already have plans in place to support families in the back-to-school shuffle. But if your church is near a college or university, you also have an opportunity to support incoming students.