By Michael C. Mack 1. Who was your sports or movie hero when you were a child? Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; 3:4-9. 2. What was causing disunity in the Corinthian church? Why was this such a big deal to Paul? 3. What’s the difference in attitude between mere humans (1 Corinthians […]
By Kelly Carr Forgiveness—who can say they are good at it? Who claims it’s a skill that comes easily? Who acts as if it’s an enjoyable thing to do? Likely no one. In our humanity, we get defensive when accused. We feel the fight-or-flight adrenaline when attacked. We harbor deep-set emotions when wronged. […]
By Melissa Wuske One Sunday my church focused on personalities by breaking into groups based on Gary Smalley’s Lion/Otter/Golden Retriever/Beaver personality types. The goal was to talk about what skills and gifts each type brings to the church and to relationship with God, and to understand how to better relate with each other. But […]
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr I’m proud of my son, Bryan. Last year he found a website devoted to filmmaking that holds monthly contests for independent short films. The site provides an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to send in projects and possibly win some prizes, not the least of which is bragging rights. Bryan’s […]
By Vicki Edwards “Let it go.” That was it: the sum total of my husband’s advice on dealing with the betrayal of a friend. I could hear his words. I knew he was right, but I did not have a clue about getting to that place. Of course I know that forgiveness is at […]
