By Dr. Mark Scott There is an old downward spiral to sin that goes like this: If you hesitate, you will contemplate; if you contemplate, you will negotiate; if you negotiate, you will participate; and if you participate, you will desecrate. But maybe we could say that with the coming of Christ in his incarnation, […]
By Chad Rath The Christmas season is my favorite time of year. Some people bemoan how it seems to start earlier every year, but I love every minute of it. I’m listening to Christmas tunes as soon as radio stations begin playing them. I attend our city’s annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. I watch […]
By Linda Gilden “What? No vegetable soup?” screeched my daughter as she lifted the lid on the Dutch oven. Everyone in the room turned around to stare. “We aren’t having vegetable soup?” “We’ve had vegetable soup every Christmas Eve since I can remember. What happened?” “Then what is in the vegetable soup pot?” Sheepishly I […]
By David Faust Little waves create far-reaching ripples. Small businesses stimulate the economy. Tiny babies bring families great joy. Small groups create environments for abundant spiritual growth. Modest-sized congregations with great faith exert megachurch impact on the world. The Old Testament ends with 12 books we nickname Minor Prophets because they are short, not because […]
By Melissa Wuske Rising Persecution Around the World According to Christian Freedom International (CFI), every five minutes a Christian is martyred because of his or her beliefs. “They are your Christian family throughout the world,” said CFI president Jim Jacobson, addressing the global church in advance of November 8’s International Day of Prayer. “Pray for […]
