By Dr. Doug Redford The arrival of a new year is celebrated around the world in a variety of ways. In the United States, different sections of the country mark the New Year by eating certain foods. My wife’s family established a tradition of preparing milk shakes as the coming of the New Year approached—a […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Exodus 31:12-18 1. Does your current schedule include a healthy balance of work and rest? Why, or why not? 2. Has there been a season in your life when the Lord made you lie down […]
By Linda Gilden Grandchildren come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and have very different personalities. But they have one thing in common. Ask almost any grandparent how the family is doing and you will hear about the grandchildren. Families these days are diverse and often multicultural. But for whatever reason, when God assembles families, grandparent […]
By Tyler Edwards When I got frustrated with my sister when we were growing up, I would tell her she was adopted. At the time, I thought it was insult. I was telling her that she wasn’t really one of us. It’s funny how things change. As I have grown in my relationship with God […]
By Gracie Hannah Adoption wasn’t on my radar. I desperately wanted to have my own baby, one who looked like me and my husband. I imagined our babies would have my husband’s fire red hair. I envisioned them inheriting our traits and personalities. Would they love music like I do? Or would they be good […]
