by Tom Moll The book of Judges is a “roller coaster ride” through a couple hundred years of Israel’s history. There are highs when the children of Israel are obedient. There are lows when they are drawn in by the culture around them and, through disobedience, walk away from God’s protection. Seen on the ride […]
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Some people aspire to greatness; others attain it. Joseph didn’t desire to rule over his family, but the dreams God gave him indicated he would. Relating his dreams to his father and brothers only stirred up resentment. As a result, he was sold to slave traders (Genesis 37:28) and […]
Another Look by David Faust Some presidents have served shorter terms, but none has a shorter middle name than the 33rd president of the United States, Harry Truman. Truman is famous for his quips including “The buck stops here” and “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” He’s also famous for […]
by Effie-Alean Gross Civil disobedience differs from the situational ethics of the 1960s where love alone was the deciding principle in moral behavior. No human code of ethics can deliver justice perfectly, however well intended. In a perfect world, where just leaders enact just laws, individuals and groups can conform to rules given by their […]
by Sam E. Stone The first five lessons this quarter were based on the book of Joshua. The next five are from the next book, Judges. Today the term “judge” suggests a legal expert wearing a long, black robe and sitting in a courtroom. In Old Testament times, however, this title was used in a […]
