By Michael C. Mack 1. Give an example of compassion you’ve seen lately. Or describe an example of someone who has given comfort to you. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. 2. How did Paul describe God? Why do you think Paul chose those particular words? 3. Paul described what might be called […]
By Karen O’Connor Sooner or later we all have to learn the art and discipline of slowing down. Some people dread it. Some embrace it. And still others take a deep breath and simply endure it. When my husband and I accepted our daughter Erin’s invitation eight years ago to move closer to her family, […]
By Christy Barritt Church Sings in Airport During Layover When members of Harmony Hill Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas, were on a three-hour layover in an Atlanta airport, they never expected what they did to pass time would go viral. The group, part of the music ensemble Classic Worship Praise of East Texas, were […]
By Betty B. Gray Susie and Janie, 5-year-old playmates, lived next door to each other and spent many hours together. One day Janie spent the afternoon playing at Susie’s house. When it was time for Janie to come home, her mother called and asked Susie’s mother to please send her daughter home. Susie’s mother […]
By Danny R. Von Kanel In many years of living, I have always served in a subservient role, whether to a minister as his associate or to a boss in a business. Indeed, throughout my high school, college, and graduate school years, I was never elected president of organizations, always vice president. Over time, […]
