Is the Church the Building or the People?
When you think about the church, do you think of the building or the people first? Most of us think about the building. We picture important events that happened there. These events bring emotions of joy and, sometimes, sorrow. Such memories can comfort us. Sometimes,...
Burden or Blessing
As I shared in last month’s newsletter article, my father, Howard Clark Malone, died in November of last year. As a result of his passing, I have been involved in additional things I had not considered. I have become more aware of having a will, not having a will, and...
Loss is Real
Do you ever struggle with loss? I am grieving the loss of my father, who passed away at the end of November, and I find myself struggling with him not being here. If you told me I would go through this emotional roller coaster due to his death, I would have said, “No,...
Ministry in a Time of Grief
Dear DBA Family, Thank you so much for your support and encouragement during the loss of my father, Howard Malone. It has meant so much for us to experience your personal notes, Facebook replies, phone calls, flowers, and tree donations. Each of them has reminded me...