By Dr. Charlie W. Starr As with any kind of art, in literature there’s bad, good, and great. There’s plenty of Christian fiction that falls in all three categories. Yet even what I’d call poorly done literature has brought people to Christ. In that sense, it’s invaluable. Today I’d like to discuss some great […]
By Arlene R. Graber In 1850, agriculture in the south of the United States was booming while manufacturing and commerce flourished in the north. In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, a young boy took advantage of both and eventually became a multimillionaire. In Sunday school he discovered how a tiny seed would grow and prosper if nurtured […]
By Terry MacCabe Faithfulness was once a virtue demonstrated in most every aspect of life. A generation or two ago companies and employees generally felt a strong sense of commitment toward one another. If employees consistently put in an honest day’s work, they could expect the company to provide them with employment for life. […]
By Dan Lentz 1. When you hear the words “church building,” what image immediately comes to mind? A majestic stone cathedral, a quaint, white-steepled chapel in the country, a nondescript storefront building in a commercial area, or something else? Why is this your image of a church building? Read 2 Samuel 7:4-16. […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Words are powerful. In this age of impersonal mass media and social media, words are given and received often. Have everyone share a short phrase or word that’s thrown around these days that can be powerful—either in a positive or negative way. Why is it powerful in your opinion? (Example: […]
