By Sam E. Stone The four lessons this month show the importance of a believer’s stewardship of life. How we live demonstrates the reality of our faith. Love for others is essential for all who follow Jesus (1 John 3:16-18). No one can go to Heaven simply by meeting human needs, of course. Salvation comes […]
Red and Yellow, Black and White—We Are Precious
By Evelyn Eng I felt like an outcast in my own church. I did not grow up in a Christian family but became a believer during college. The people who first shared the love of Christ with me were part of a young adult fellowship group from a local Chinese church, which I later joined. […]
On Our Good Days
By Kelly Carr While lunching with some coworkers, one of them said that she finds certain comments from others upsetting because of an experience she had in her past. I and several others admitted we would have never realized that such comments could be upsetting to someone because we hadn’t experienced what she had. Another […]
Where You Live—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for February 15, 2015
By Michael C. Mack Think back to the playground when kids chose teams. What was that experience like for you? Did you usually like the team you ended up on? Read Matthew 25:31-46. A cursory reading of this passage may give the false impression that people are saved by good works. • Read Ephesians 2:8-10. How […]
Game On
It’s a great day for NFL fans—the big game. In The Lookout discovered the stories of several people who are using their athletic abilities to share the love of Christ. So after you cheer on your team or choose your favorite commercial, take a look at our interviews.
