Christians and Culture by Dr. Charlie W. Starr Art can have many meanings at once; some true, some false, some neither, and those meanings that show us reality, whether earthly or heavenly, are the most true. But art’s relationship with truth is less about being true and more about helping us experience something real. Let’s […]
God’s Power Unleashed on You
by Dudley C. Rutherford Imagine God using the faithful to change the world in an extraordinary way—just as he did when his Spirit was unleashed upon the first century church, as described so vividly in the book of Acts. Imagine if thousands of churches came together today and God unleashed his Spirit on the world […]
God expects obedience—The Uniform Lesson for June 12
by Sam E. Stone The Israelites were “standing on the doorstep” of the land promised to their forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. After spending 430 years in Egypt, the people were finally free. Moses had led them through 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Last week we found the children of Israel had come […]
Where you Live for June 12, 2011
1. What was the most energized and unified group or team you were ever a part of? What made it so strong and courageous? Read Joshua 1:7-18. 2. Few groups or organizations can sustain energized unity over a long period of time. What helped the Israelites come together to occupy the land after being in […]
The NACC: a fresh look at the Great Commission
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen One month from now thousands of Christians from across America and around the world will gather at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (July 5-8) for the 72nd annual North American Christian Convention (NACC). We’ve adopted this year’s NACC theme, “Unleashed: The Church Turning the World Upside […]
