by Dr. Bill Patterson Jesus told his disciples, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). The book of Acts follows the outline of Jesus’ command. As the believers obeyed the directions of Jesus, they witnessed for him in Jerusalem (1-8); […]
Another Look by David Faust It’s a jungle out there. No wonder the king of beasts captures our imagination. You can buy a cute stuffed lion for your baby, or listen to the lions roar at the zoo. You can join a service organization called the Lion’s Club, watch The Lion King movie, and cheer […]
May 29 Day 1 Mark 15:33–41 Galatians 5:1–12 Psalm 116 2 Samuel 20, 21 Day 2 Mark 15:42–47 Galatians 5:13–26 Psalm 117 2 Samuel 22 Day 3 Mark 16 Galatians 6 Psalm 118 2 Samuel 23, 24 Day 4 Luke 1:1–25 Ephesians 1:1–14 Psalm 119:1–8 1 Kings 1 Day 5 Luke […]
by Dan Lentz 1. An old saying suggests, “You can’t win them all. You have to choose your battles.” What battles have you chosen to fight in the past in your: • home? • workplace or school? • church or small group? Read Joshua 1:1-6; 11:16-23. 2. Put yourself in Joshua’s position. If the Lord […]
The Editor’s Desk by Guest Columnist J. Mason Seevers This is Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial beginning of summer. The holiday brings back memories of visits to the cemetery with my grandfather to place flowers on the graves of family members. I recall parades featuring veterans in ill-fitting uniforms struggling to keep cadence but still […]
