By David Faust I was raking my yard the other day when Jesse walked across the street to talk with me. A good neighbor who makes his living painting houses, Jesse has been friendly to me for years, but this time there was a warmer-than-usual tone in his voice. He said, “I hear you’re […]
Jesus Resists Temptation–The Uniform Lesson for May 4, 2014
By Sam E. Stone This month concludes our study of “Jesus’ Fulfillment of Scripture,” as we see how he used the Old Testament so powerfully in his teaching and ministry. The giving of the Law through Moses is recorded in the book of Exodus. Much of the material is related again in the book […]
In the World — April 27, 2014
By Christy Barritt Christian Singles and Sex In a continuation from last week’s news item about dating trends in 2014, a new survey has shown that a majority of single Christians are rejecting what they’ve learned in church and are choosing instead to have sex before they are married. The survey was done by […]
More Than a Game
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr As I write this article, college football has just wrapped up with a comeback win by Florida State over Auburn, the NFL playoffs are only now getting started, Dennis Rodman has just announced he’s taking a group of basketball players to North Korea, and the Winter Olympics are only […]
Why the Resurrection Matters
By Steve Wyatt His name was Cleopas—and he felt hopeless. So did his friend. These two friends had gone to Jerusalem to join up with Israel’s latest, greatest world-changer—another prophet, this time from Nazareth, who was rumored to be the one who would forever end Rome’s tyrannical reign. But instead? Although they had left […]
