By Michael C. Mack 1. Which of these love songs best communicates how you feel about loving fellow church members? Why? (a) “Love Stinks” (b) “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” (c) “Love Is a Many- Splendored Thing” (d) “All You Need Is Love” (e) “Love Takes Time” (f) “I Honestly Love You” (g) […]
The Truth About Sexual Sin—2 Samuel 11 & 12
By David Faust From Bill Clinton to Bill Cosby, allegations of sexual misconduct find their way into the daily news—but such problems really aren’t new at all. In the context of marriage, sex has always been one of God’s good gifts, like a cozy fireplace that warms the home. Misused, it’s a wildfire that destroys. […]
In The World—May 24, 2015
By Christy Barritt Blind Dog Brightens Days for Many A golden retriever named Smiley is cheering up residents in the town of Stouffville, Canada. Smiley was born without eyes, but now he spends hours each day visiting retirement home patients, comforting nursing home patients, and meeting special needs kids. When he was less than 2 […]
In The World—May 17, 2015
By Christy Barritt One-Third of Christian Media Audience Unchurched A new study by LifeWay Research shows that approximately one-third of those engaging in Christian media, such as books, radio, TV, and movies, are unchurched. The results showed that, even though the primary audience for these venues are Christians who use the media as a means […]
Where you Live—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for May 24, 2015
By Michael C. Mack What languages do you speak? When was a time you were in a situation when you did not understand what was being said? How did you feel? Read Acts 2:1-7, 12; 1 Corinthians 14:13-19. In what specific ways was the Holy Spirit working in the Acts 2 passage? How would […]
