From April through October, you can find local produce (and much more) beside the Broadway Fountain in Historic Madison Indiana. The Madison Farmer’s Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Most booths are open by 8:30 AM and stay unt…

March is always a great time to visit Madison, but this year several downtown businesses have planned special events around Saint Patrick’s Day. The following photos and video are from the 2013 edition of downtown’s “St. Paddy’s Party.”  …

Sometimes I call myself a local tourist– driving downtown always feels like a mini-vacation. Why do I buy local? Mainly because it’s more fun. Where would you rather have lunch than our historic downtown? There are more objective reasons to shop…

Summer camps are as American as apple pie and ice cream but in today’s world, you have to take safety issues seriously when kids are involved – especially at church. If your church is sponsoring a week of VBS or a season-long camp, you should con…

This skit was written directly from Matthew 14:22-33. This can be done in a simple fashion as reading directly from the script in class or as elaborately as a full skit with costumes, props, and a large audience. Fit this skit to work with your class…

I “heart” children’s ministry but even something you love can become burdensome if you let it. After my first ten years of working inkids’ ministry, I was burned out, tired, and stressed. I had experienced unexpected upheavals in my personal…

Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods are golfers who don’t like each other very much. It’s not hard to see why. Tiger is hyper-competitive and arrogant. I cheer for him, but have often been a little bothered by or even ashamed of his behavior. Sergio Ga…

Bart Barber has posted two installments of his excellent series, “For the Propagation of the Gospel,” about the work of the Southern Baptist Convention. Part 1. Part 2. He graciously asked if I might like to participate, and I offer this as a thi…

Is There A Nathan In The Land? Are We Going To Allow One Man To Redefine The Family For Black America? A Response To President Obama’s Speech At Morehouse College By William Dwight McKissic, Sr. May 21, 2013   President Obama spoke with heartfelt…