By Jacqueline J. Holness It has been argued that guns are as American as apple pie and baseball. From fuzzy black and white westerns showcasing a swaggering John Wayne to high-definition, full-color, post-apocalyptic flicks featuring a fearless Will Smith, the allure and power of guns and weaponry are the real stars in these movies. […]
The Lesson and Life — for June 15, 2014
By Paul Cole As Christians we want to live holy lives because God commanded us to and because he is holy. Given our best intentions, we find ourselves trying to deal with the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life. How do we regain our holiness and allow […]
In the World — June 8, 2014
By Christy Barritt Minister Hopes to Transform Strip Club into Church A New York City minister is trying to raise $300,000 in order to transform a New York City neighborhood’s last strip club into a church. Reggie Stutzman of Real Life Church in the Bronx believes that God is bringing revival to the city. […]
God’s Blueprint for Marriage
By Simon Presland After a recent service at my church, a young man approached me holding a newborn. He had responded to an invitation for prayer that follows each of our services. The sadness in his eyes told me he was burdened. “I’d like prayer for my marriage,” he said, as tears dripped down […]
Disciple-Making Disciples
By Tyler Edwards All living things grow. It is a natural part of life. Think of a plant. When it grows to a point of maturity, it produces seeds, which spread out and grow into new plants. God’s natural design for growth is through the process of replication. When Jesus walked the earth, he […]
