by Myron Williams Are those who call themselves Christian today less biblically educated than previous generations? Our observations may lead to such a conclusion, but is there research evidence to support it? In a 2010 survey George Barna found 67 percent of those who attend church are likely to read their Bible during the week. […]
Another Look by David Faust Known as the Schoolmaster of the Nation, one of the most influential educators in American history was William Holmes McGuffey (1800-1873). While teaching in a one-room school house where his pupils ranged in age from 6 to 21, McGuffey saw the need for textbooks to guide students through different stages […]
by Kayleen Reusser Climbing the big steps to enter the brick building through heavy wooden doors was a big task each week, but I was up to it. What awaited me inside was worth the effort. As a 5-year-old, I attended Sunday school and church services regularly with my sister and parents at a church […]
by Sam E. Stone Edith Deen wrote, “Ruth, the central figure in the Book of Ruth, is one of the most lovable women in the Bible. And her abiding love embraces the person you would least expect it to, her mother-in-law, Naomi.” In last week’s lesson we saw Ruth’s determination to return with Naomi to […]
by Dan Lentz 1. Name a task you routinely do for someone because you know the person hates to do it and you want to show your love. 2. What difficult task does someone routinely do for you out of love? Read Ruth 2:8-18. 3. Try to list as many examples as you can find […]
