By Alan W. Dowd When you think of being like Christ, what comes to mind? being gentle and humble? being a servant? sacrificing for others? How about being a good listener? There are numerous examples from the Bible that depict our listening Lord. Amidst today’s tidal wave of noise—all designed to divert our attention from […]
By H. Lynn Gardner “You’re not listening to me!” “But, that’s not what I said!” “Let me finish!” The art of listening is not an exact science. After a conversation, a man complimented his friend on his communication skills. The friend had not said more than five words; he had listened for 25 minutes. Relationships […]
By David Faust A friend told me, “Since the Lord is the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End—I can trust him with everything in the middle.” That’s where we struggle: in the middle. How can we live by faith when we’re in the middle of raising a family, building a career, or dealing […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Which is worse—an internal or external attack? Why? Read Acts 4:34—5:10. 2. What is your initial reaction to this story? 3. How would you describe the heart of the early church? (Also see vv. 32, 33.) 4. Compare and contrast Joseph (Barnabas) to Ananias and Sapphira. How were they alike? […]
By Kelly Carr Just last week we discussed the concept of missions being not just overseas but in our own backyards. This week we explore the examples of people who are actively serving right in their own backyards. Getting Close If we are to engage our community with the love of Christ, we have to […]
