Sarah Smarsh Addresses the ‘Taboo Subject’ of Class
With equal quantities of truth and empathy, the book Heartland reveals the stories of the rural working class.…
Homecoming: Vowing ‘I Do’ to a Rural Place
Annual church homecomings help us fulfill our need to belong and to be rooted. Church leaders are busy…
What Sets Rural Churches Apart? It’s Not Politics, Money, or Theology
The real difference is the resilience that comes from generations of families committed to one place. “What…
Lessons from the Appalachian Trail
A Virginia pastor finds the connection between the values of Appalachian Trail hikers he meets in town and…
Simple gifts: Tweets are cheap, but a bowl of soup speaks volumes
When the conversation gets heated and political tempers flare, it’s time for a new approach: neighborliness. People who…