By Karen Swank I almost walked out of church today, at the beginning of the sermon. Ever done that? Walked out of church, I mean? I haven’t. Though, there have been a number of times over the years that I “almost” have. My overwhelming desire to vacate the premises quickly usually happens amidst what I … Continue reading Better Questions than Answers
By Tim Chermak Wrecked recently had the chance to interrogate Bruce Nuffer of The House Studio concerning their new book 180: Stories of People Who Changed Their Lives by Changing Their Minds. What initially caused you to consider pursuing a project like 180? We always create products that we personally want to use. In this … Continue reading Interview with Bruce Nuffer: Exploring the 180 Project
By Tom Davis Today, we met a psychologist to girls who have been rescued from the sex trade. As we walk down the street, she tells us that she has a “surprise” waiting at our destination. I’m up for surprises. In fact, I kind of flow with them. The day is clear, a slight breeze … Continue reading Facing the Sex Trade in Moldova
By Joshua Maisner From a mission team in Haiti: Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? -Matthew 6:26 Many people wonder if God still speaks to us, or if … Continue reading God Speaks In Haiti
By Carole Turner Casey first came around the Baton Rouge Dream Center over three years ago when she was homeless, 15 years old and pregnant. At the time all we really had to offer her was referrals to shelters and unwed mothers homes, some free clothes, groceries, a few free meals and some toiletries… and … Continue reading Dream with Her: Seeing the Homeless Succeed
By Jeff Goins, Editor When I was in first grade, I had a bully named Teddy. Yes, that’s right, Teddy. It doesn’t exactly conjure fear and intimidation, does it? (More like cute and cuddly…) And quite frankly, he looked like a “Teddy.” But Teddy had a friend. A bodyguard, if you will. I can’t remember … Continue reading Bullies, Nonviolence, and Jesus
By Tim Chermak In pop culture, it’s cool to explore your spirituality, escape religion, and search for God — it’s not cool to find him. It’s definitely not cool to tell people once you do. In a spiritual age that celebrates authenticity over assurance, it seems that questions are the new answers. Rather than embracing … Continue reading Like a Boomerang: The Dark Night of the Soul
By Caitlin Woodward I meandered through the crowd of middle-schoolers. Just tall enough to look over the crowd I browsed the adolescent excitement that bubbled in the crowded concert hall. The music was loud and thumping as Me in Motion joined the band Red on tour. I propped myself in the balcony with the rest … Continue reading Love God, Love Others: A Me In Motion Review
By Jeff Goins, Editor Wrecked recently had the opportunity to interview Matt Hammitt, frontman for Sanctus Real, about the band’s new release Pieces of a Real Heart. Here’s how it went down: WRECKED: What led you to write “Lead Me”? What’s the back story on that? Mark Hamitt: I’ve been married for almost nine years to … Continue reading Interview with Sanctus Real: Pieces of a Real Heart
By George Elerick Death isn’t fun. I have yet to meet someone who is excited about death. The commercials that sneak across our screen whispering that we can fight what’s inevitable gives this false hope that we might not die. Statistics say that one out of one people will die. And statistics don’t lie. Death … Continue reading A State of the Union for the Church