by Charles McMahan Where would the world be today without those who answered the call at the right time? Esther answered her call “for such a time as this.” Paul, the self-described “chief of sinners,” humbly began a ministry that would lead the gospel westward. How? He answered God’s call to go to the Gentile […]
Day by Day with the Bible—Week of July 3, 2011
July 3 Day 1 Luke 7:11–17 Colossians 1:1–14 Psalms 123, 124 1 Chronicles 1, 2 Day 2 Luke 7:18–35 Colossians 1:15–29 Psalm 125 1 Chronicles 3, 4 Day 3 Luke 7:36–50 Colossians 2:1–7 Psalm 126 1 Chronicles 5, 6 Day 4 Luke 8:1–15 Colossians 2:8–15 Psalm 127 1 Chronicles 7—9 Day […]
Our Dual Citizenship
by David Roberts Ours is a unique position in history. As Christians, we are citizens of God’s kingdom, members of Christ’s family, his brethren. We were called out of darkness into his marvelous light. We are benefactors of the blood of the one who gave his life so that we could be free from the […]
Missional Politics
by TR Robertson My conservative friends think I’m one of the most liberal friends they have. My liberal friends would say I’m one of the most conservative friends they have. My Republican friends suspect I’m a closet Democrat. My Democratic friends think I’m surely a Republican. I like to keep them guessing. Because as soon […]
Mistaken behavior
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas I’ve heard other parents say their kids were driving them crazy. I never thought I’d say that, but now I’m starting to think it. I’m frustrated with my kids’ misbehavior. How can I keep from becoming a nagging parent? Understanding the difference between misbehavior and mistaken behavior […]