By Dan Lentz 1. People build physical bridges over rivers and gorges as a way to get over an obstacle. If you could build a metaphorical bridge over a social or relational obstacle, what would it be and why? (Example: I would build a bridge to solve world hunger because I’ve visited a third […]
By Doug Redford The term Old Testament is not one that seems user-friendly. It contains two words that would appear to guarantee immediate dismissal: old (which to many implies useless and irrelevant) and testament (which suggests someone has died). And yet this same Old Testament is part of what Paul had in mind when […]
By Sam E. Stone Each Gospel adds details and insights that help us better understand the broad ministry of Jesus. Lynn Gardner reminds us, “Luke omitted many events that occurred after Jesus’ baptism and temptation and before his preaching ministry in Galilee (Luke 4:14ff). These events are described in John 1:19–4:42.” Luke describes Jesus’ […]
By Chris Higgins In the history of the world there have been a lot of big talkers, boasters, and braggarts. From the infomercial huckster hawking the latest, greatest gizmo to the newest guru’s incredibly awesome, life-changing, get-rich-quick system, there are always those who love to strut about the world’s stage like proud peacocks. But […]
By Bev and Phil Haas My husband and I need to talk with each other more, but quite honestly, after dealing with people at work and the kids at home, I’m all talked out. However, the isolation is creating a wall between us. Any suggestions on how to get us talking with each other […]
