By Dr. Mark Scott When it comes to evangelism it is far better to build bridges than erect barriers. God called his church in the book of Acts to intentionally break down barriers. God’s ultimate plan is to unite all things (people especially) under the headship of Christ (Ephesians 1:9, 10). Some people are geographically […]
By Charles C. Grimm Back in 2005 when I was preparing to graduate with an English degree, I wanted to continue into graduate school, but I also wanted to do something new. I had been speaking with several nonprofit organizations, and I had even gotten fairly far into the application processes with more than one […]
By Kelly Carr It’s never fun to open a book and discover you relate to the bad guys. How am I a Pharisee? Let me count the ways. For years when I read about pharisaical tendencies, I felt chief among them. Their qualities were my qualities. Their desire for rule, order, discipline, and legalism fit […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text Acts 8:26-39 1. With whose story do you personally relate more—Philip or the Ethiopian? Why? 2. Why do you think the Lord called Philip to leave a fruitful ministry in a Samaritan city and travel […]
By Joel Jackson When I’m honest I know exactly how it happened. Of course, I never intended to have five husbands. I wanted happiness. I told myself that if I just tried harder, put in more time, it could work. My whole life revolved around searching. And I did enjoy the chase. But my thirst […]
