By David Faust On rainy days I wear a tan-colored raincoat. It’s a little too big and somewhat out of style. (Remember the one worn by Peter Falk as the TV character Columbo?) I figure raincoats are meant to keep you dry, not to make a fashion statement. But I value that coat for […]
By Christy Barritt Dating Preferences in 2014 The “2014 State of Dating in America” report was released in January. The study, done by the online dating communities Christian Mingle and JDate, highlighted some interesting new insights into modern dating. Their findings showed that poor hygiene was the number one deal breaker for both men […]
By Dan Lentz 1. If you had your choice, which would you prefer? • planting a garden in the spring • having a picnic on a warm summer day • taking a stroll through the woods in the fall • sitting in front of a crackling fire in the winter Read Isaiah 53:3-8; Luke 24:25-27, 44-47. […]
By Sam E. Stone Chapters 42–53 of Isaiah contain what are called the “Servant Songs.” Isaiah 53 (perhaps the most familiar of them) is quoted six times in the New Testament. It describes not only the ministry of Jesus but his death and burial as well. The fulfillment of these very prophecies is noted […]
By Donald S. Tingle We know that the resurrection gives us hope for the future. God raised Jesus, our King, from the dead. I believe this wholeheartedly, and I hope you do too. This can comfort us when we and our loved ones come face-to-face with death. But what does the resurrection do for […]
