By Kelly Carr Today marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. On one hand, it doesn’t seem so long ago. I can remember the details of where I was and what I was doing on September 11, 2001. I was at work, and my husband […]
The Glory of Insignificance
By Rebecca Landry Kids have a way of saying things that requires something of you. They state things in such a way that seems simple; but when we listen, there’s such truth hidden in their words, and that truth is begging to be discovered. Just to See You My job involves a lot of things […]
In The World—September 4, 2016
By Melissa Wuske New Version of the Bible Want a different glimpse of the Scriptures? Try Bible Emoji: Scripture 4 Millenials [sic]. It replaces words in the King James Version with smiley faces and other icons used in text messages and social media. For example this verse from Exodus: “I think it can be fun […]
Evaluation Questions for September 11, 2016
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Isaiah 25:6-10a • When was the last time you were rendered speechless because of something God had done? • What makes you stand in awe of God? • How should you handle it if, over a prolonged period […]
The Mountain of God—The Uniform Lesson for September 11, 2016
By Mark Scott God does some of his most important work on mountains. God’s wrath against humankind’s evil was averted when the ark rested on Mount Ararat (Genesis 8:4). God’s test of Abraham’s faith took place on the mount he named The Lord Will Provide (Genesis 22:14). God’s law was given to his people on […]