By Melissa Wuske Surveying the Megachurch Landscape A survey by the Leadership Network and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research looked at the changing facets of megachurches (congregations with more than 1,800 attendees). The survey found that per capita giving has slowed over the last decade, but that churches with a greater focus on global […]
By Javan Rowe The Old Testament God is angry and the New Testament God is nice. I don’t know how many times I have heard this sentiment, but is it a true portrayal of the God in Scripture? Old Testament Wrath We cannot deny that there are passages in the Old Testament that make us […]
By David Faust Some might find it surprising and almost sacrilegious to suggest that God built fun and enjoyment into the Old Testament law, but how else can we explain celebrations such as the Feast of Tabernacles? This annual feast required Jewish families to camp outdoors for a week in early fall. They lived in […]
By Linda Gilden Autumn was going down the steps one morning before school, looking for her friend. She heard footsteps. Hoping to see her friend, Autumn turned to come face-to-face with the class bully. Without giving Autumn time to move, Heather ran straight into Autumn. Autumn’s feet went up into the air and her head […]
Devotional thoughts on Leviticus 23:33-43 By Daryl Reed Some of my fondest childhood memories are camping trips with my family. To me, the preparation was as much fun as trip itself. Everything leading up to the excursion was memorable, including picking the destination, buying and packing new gear, and making sure our fishing equipment, sleeping […]
