By Dr. Mark Scott Someone said, “When you are young you make faces in the mirror. When you are old, the mirror gets back at you.” A mirror does not lie about physical appearance. But a mirror is a reflection of our reality; it is not the reality itself. Our reality goes deeper than the […]
By Bev and Phil Haas We’re newlyweds, but the newness is beginning to wear off. My wife said some things that really hurt. I’m not sure how to get over my feelings of being wounded by the person I share life with. Any insights are welcome. In every marriage a spouse will eventually say or […]
By Melissa Wuske Flag Facts for the Fourth The iconic American flag has a rich lore, full of myths and little-known facts: Our current flag was designed by a high school student; Robert G. Heft submitted it as a school project, and it was eventually chosen by President Eisenhower. Heft designed a 51-star option also, […]
By David Faust Are you spending a lot of time in the sun this summer? You will want to have sunscreen. Too much exposure to solar rays can damage your skin and even lead to cancer. Humanity’s main problem, though, isn’t skin damage; it’s sin damage. Satan is a murderer and a liar (John 8:44). […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Jesus said, “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Matthew 12:34). How does what you say—or fail to say—reveal who you really are on the inside? Read Romans 3:9-20. 2. Identify all of the absolutes (such as all and no one) in the passage. What messages about humankind do […]
