By Kelly Carr Oftentimes we focus on the things that are not rather than the things that are: Those are not the words I use. That is not the food I eat. This is not the music I listen to. Those are not the clothes I wear. We are tempted to define people by what […]
By Mark Scott One of the great characteristics of God is his interpersonal capacity. He communicates. He called judges to rescue his people (last month’s lessons). He also called prophets to prosecute his people (this month’s lessons). “Prophets don’t prepare messages. Prophets are messages” (Spirit, Word, and Story by Calvin Miller). Moses is often viewed […]
By Jerry Harris It’s interesting how some people can be so isolated, even in a crowded room. That’s the way it was for Susan when I first saw her. Hiding in the Crowd It was in between services at church, and there was the usual commotion with all the coming and going, the white noise […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Exodus 3:1-12 1. Have you ever tried to avoid God’s call by offering excuses? In response to God’s call, do you tend ask, “Who am I?” Or do you remember the character and power of […]
By Lindsey Bell Making Sure No Students Eat Alone Do you remember what it was like to eat lunch alone, while at the same time watching others gather with their friends? Dennis Estimon remembers feeling that way when he moved to the States from Haiti as a first grader. A senior at Boca High School […]
