By Kay Moll God accused Israel of lying on beds adorned with ivory and of lounging on their couches. They dined on expensive food and wine and amused themselves by listening to music. They pampered themselves with expensive lotions. The condition of the poor was deplorable, and the rich did not even notice. A Desperate […]
In The World—June 14, 2015
By Christy Barritt Terrorists Target Christians in Kenya At a Kenyan university in April, 147 people were killed, 79 were injured, and 587 were evacuated. Al-Shabaab, a militant group linked with Al-Qaeda and based out of Somalia, claimed responsibility for the assault. The Islamist gunmen invaded the university during early morning prayer services. According to […]
The Power of a Good Book
By CaReese Rials In addition to working as a freelancer, I have the unique experience of working with kindergarteners. One of the most exciting parts of my job is witnessing the special moments where squiggly lines on paper become words with meaning. Once a child is able to discern the meaning of the letters on […]
Music for God’s Glory
By Candace Wood I claim no musicianship, but I certainly like to listen to music of all kinds. I turn on my radio or television from station to station and take my pick from a variety of music genres—classical, pop, country, easy listening, gospel, inspirational, seasonal. I’m also aware of elevator music or music in […]
God Is Not Fooled—The Uniform Lesson for June 14, 2015
By Sam E. Stone The exact length of Amos’s ministry is not specified in Scripture. Most Bible scholars agree that it was probably for a short time. Some guess only a half hour, while others think only a few months! James E. Smith suggested, “More likely his ministry extended for a few years. The years […]
