By Guest Columnist Dick Alexander Military leaders talk of “mission creep”—military action launched with a clear objective that, over time, loses focus and morphs into a protracted, watered-down, costly effort, draining resources without producing worthwhile impact. Can mission creep also afflict Jesus’ church? Jesus launched the church to bring a lost world back to […]
By Marcy Levering The words North American Christian Convention conjure up many different emotions in the hearts of people who hear them. Some may think it’s a time for spiritual refreshment and magnificent praise services. Others may think reunion or road trip. Workshops, exhibits, networking, Bible Bowl, college receptions, shopping for church resources, and […]
By Sam E. Stone Today we study Jesus’ answer to a question about the greatest commandment. In reply, he cites the two Old Testament passages that we will consider first in our lesson. Moses had been given the assignment to pass along God’s commands to those Israelites who left Egyptian bondage. Leviticus explained they […]
By David Faust If you think your life is filled with hassles and headaches, imagine how the apostle Paul felt. He wrestled with a health problem he called a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7). As an apostle he was frequently the target of harsh criticism and misunderstanding. On top of it all, […]
By Dan Hamilton They were bone tired. For weeks now the team had been pressing on without relief. Obstacles were many. Daily provisions and the spirit of the group were at an all-time low. Curious bystanders watched every move carefully to see if the members would give up. The weary group had started strong […]
