By Laura Adkins “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” This quote, often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, echoes John’s writing that we should not “love with words or tongue but with action and in truth.” One of St. Francis’s many acts of love was giving up his material possessions and […]
This Easter Sunday, consider what difference Jesus’ resurrection makes in your life.
By Bev and Phil Haas Last year Oprah Winfrey told Barbara Walters, “I chose to not have children because it’s the ultimate sacrifice.” She went on to talk about how the path she chose let her accomplish her career aspirations. My husband and I are beginning to talk about having a child, and I’m wondering […]
By Christy Barritt Stained Glass Windows Making Comeback A new Barna survey found that 67 percent of young adults ages 18 to 29 chose the word “classic” to describe their ideal church. Only 33 preferred a trendy church as their ideal. With that information, many experts are projecting that stained glass windows will be making […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the most outrageous thing you’ve ever been told to do? Read 1 John 3:11-24. 2. John made what people may consider some pretty outrageous statements in this passage. Which one do you think is the most outrageous? Why? 3. How is real love for one another defined in […]
