by Sam E. Stone The book of Proverbs does not read like many of the other Bible books. Because it is considered poetry, this form of wisdom literature often addresses a number of different topics in a single chapter—not necessarily following some orderly outline. We need not try to force the various words of advice […]
America’s Difficult Decade
by Effie-Alean Gross The 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 marks a terrible tragedy in U.S. history, an event that changed life forever in America. At the same time, the last decade has demonstrated America’s resilience and resolve. As a praying people, we have interceded on behalf of our enemies. As a pliable people, we […]
An Ever-Present Help in Trouble
by TR Robertson God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad […]
After That Moment: Lessons from 9/11
by Rebecca Cheng I stood in the Costco parking lot loading my purchases and observed an unusual number of people chatting. As I unloaded my car at home I received a text message from my daughter compelling me to “turn on the television.” At that point I became engrossed in a day that has changed […]
Making right choices – The Uniform Lesson for September 11
by Sam E. Stone Solomon presents instruction as a father to his son throughout the book of Proverbs (see 1:8, 10, 15; 2:1; 3:1, 11, 21). Chapter 4 begins, “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” He then contrasts two possible ways to live. The way of wisdom is straight […]
