By Melissa Wuske Biblical Engagement Among Millennials While millennials overall are most likely to be skeptical of or neutral toward the Bible, Christian millennials who practice their faith are more likely than believers of any other generation to read the Bible several times a week and believe that the Bible came from God. The data […]
Personal Care for Patients
By Jamie Shafer “For me, it’s all about one-on-one interaction with the patients,” shared Stephanie Hart, a general surgery resident in Johnson City, Tennessee. Based on her calm demeanor in the middle of the day, one might be surprised to learn she is between surgeries in the midst of yet another busy 80-hour workweek, her […]
Where You Live for August 28, 2016—Questions and Activities for Small Groups
By Michael C. Mack 1. Why do you think people so often and so easily go along with the crowd? Read Romans 12:1, 2; 13:8-10. 2. As you study both of these passages together, what bearing does having a right relationship with God have on a Christian’s relationships with others? 3. What is the proper […]
Introverts, Extroverts, & Deepening Friendships
By Kelly Carr This summer we were blessed when two dear couples who had moved to different states both unexpectedly visited church on the same weekend. At lunch afterward, great discussion ensued. The more both couples shared, the more their stories reflected what our authors discuss this week about introverts and extroverts. Both couples lamented […]
The Importance of Balance
By Joel Jackson & Kyle Somerfeldt The contrast is always striking. Even after a long, exhausting day, Janet loves to spend her evenings around people. Whether she is with friends or people she just met, she is energized by interacting with and serving others. Janet is an extrovert. Thomas, on the other hand, is an […]