Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas My son has been bullied at middle school and now it’s happening at church. I’ve talked to other parents and learned that some of their children have been targeted by the same bully. I’ve brought it to the attention of our youth minister, but nothing has been done. […]
Living like a leader
From the Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Building on last week’s editorial, here are a few more timeless leadership principles to consider. Holiness is not optional. God expects his leaders to live holy lives. Although he requires holiness from all his children (see 1 Peter 1:13-16), he especially requires it from those he uses in […]
The Lesson and Life for July 24, 2011
by Tom Moll The story of Gideon is intriguing. When the angel of the Lord called Gideon a “mighty warrior,” he was threshing wheat in a winepress in hopes of not being discovered by the Midianites. He was not exactly a typical candidate for a general. But God often does not choose the people we […]
Day by Day with the Bible—Week of July 17, 2011
July 17 Day 1 Luke 10:1–16 1 Thessalonians 3:1–6 Psalm 138 2 Chronicles 1, 2 Day 2 Luke 10:17–24 1 Thessalonians 3:7–13 Psalm 139 2 Chronicles 3—5 Day 3 Luke 10:25–37 1 Thessalonians 4:1–10 Psalm 140 2 Chronicles 6, 7 Day 4 Luke 10:38–42 1 Thessalonians 4:11–18 Psalm 141 2 Chronicles 8, […]
Follow the Leader
by Rick Ezell Great leaders demand great followers. This is true for families, businesses, churches, and nations. Just as great preaching requires an audience that will listen well and great coaching necessitates players who will execute the plays consistently and great parenting involves children who will obey instruction faithfully, great leadership demands volunteers who will […]
