By Marjorie Kruger Gordon I should have written to you long ago, yet with each passing year I have more to say. When you were much younger, you made the most loving decision of your life, probably the most difficult. Yet no one ever thanked you. After nurturing an unborn child for nine emotion-packed months, […]
By Shawn McMullen “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1). Whether we grew up (or are growing up) with biological parents, foster parents, or adoptive parents—or are waiting for a place to call home—all believers […]
By Laurel Brunk As you kick off the new routines of back to school season, you may consider forming a new habit around the most important thing kids will ever study: God’s Word. If you do, I have an idea for you. But first, why does it even matter? Proverbs 22:6 puts it like this: […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Cutting a Covenant A covenant is “cut”—literally. In fact, the Greek word for circumcision actually means “cut around.” Choosing a rainbow as a sign (last week’s lesson) is one thing, but circumcision? It does seem like an odd sign for a covenant, but maybe it is more profound than first thought. […]
By Brian Jennings How do I find friends? This month’s question was asked by a fifth grader. She’s moved to a new neighborhood and new school this year. She wants to know how she’ll make new friends. This same question is on the minds of many adults too. And tragically, some adults have forgotten they […]
