Jesus wept. It’s a famous line from John 11, capturing a poignant moment in the life of Jesus, as He stood at the tomb of Lazarus. There He experienced the grief of His dear friends in Bethany, moved by the depth of their loss and pain. Lazarus was a good man. He was too young […]

By Carl Stagner Few today could say they’ve not heard what it means to “flatten the curve.” The onset of the coronavirus on society led to widespread restrictions intended to prevent sharp infection increases, while easing the burden on hospital capacity. There’s another curve, however, that’s on the mind of Kevin Wayne Johnson, pastor of […]

By David Vogel “All right, scratch all that. We’re actually not meeting this week.” Pastor Terry Rolen realized late during a March weekday that Sunday services would not be happening. Like almost every other congregation in North America, Bayside Church in Safety Harbor, Florida, found that, despite its best efforts to prepare, the COVID-19 pandemic […]