By Melissa Wuske Turkish Christian Kept from His Daughter Byram is a Christian who grew up as a Muslim in Turkey. Now, as a result of his faith, his wife won’t allow him to see their daughter. Byram came to faith as a student in the United States. On a visit back to Turkey with […]
Where Is the Hope?
By Valerie Jones A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. A thing longed for, an aspiration, a desire, or a wish. These definitions attempt to describe the word hope, yet hope is so much more. Elizabeth Sherrill writes that psychologists are discovering the value of hope. Thousands of college freshmen […]
Whispers in the Wind—Life Application for September 24, 2017
By David Faust Wind is commonplace. You barely give it a thought when a gentle summer breeze cools your skin, or when 20-mile-per-hour winds make a tall tree sway. Wind is powerful. Harness it and you can generate electricity and fly a kite, balloon, or plane. A calm breeze soothes our bodies and minds, while […]
The Christian’s Hope
By H. Lynn Gardner Terrorist attacks, murders, churches approving same-sex marriages, rampant pornography, cohabitation. We worry about the future for our children and grandchildren. Instead of despair, Christians should respond with hope. We have the opportunity to share the good news of hope with a hopeless world. Hope in the biblical sense is not a […]
Evaluation Questions for September 24, 2017
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Ezekiel 36:22-32 1. Where, when, and how do you see the Spirit of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? 2. What do you think it means when Ezekiel says […]