By David Faust In a sermon I mentioned that the shortest verse in the English Bible contains two words and nine letters: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). My point was that even though the verse is very short, it speaks profound truth about Jesus’ empathy and compassion. I made a little joke and said, “If you […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 1. As you think about your own relationship with the Lord, what is different because he intervened in your life? 2. As you consider any challenges and frustrations you currently face, does it […]
By Brian Jennings What role does playfulness have in the kingdom of God? The role of play in the life of a Christian is often overlooked and not discussed, but the truth is that healthy playfulness has a huge role in the kingdom of God. Yes, sometimes play can distract from learning. Yes, sometimes play […]
By Kelly Carr Sometimes when we think about the Bible, we get our serious faces on. And rightly so, as there are serious topics within. However, we may overlook the joys in God’s Word. When we consider the Old Testament, we tend to lean toward the commandments (serious rules) and the punishment given to God’s […]
By Karen O’Connor “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (Psalm 16:11). A few weeks after my husband died in 2015, a good friend from church approached me. “Karen, how about taking some line dancing lessons? I […]
