By Dr. Charlie W. Starr Ever have one of those days when you feel like you just need to pass judgment? In the world of arts and media, this is a dangerous thing to do for two reasons: 1. It doesn’t really do much good in terms of affecting culture. 2. Most of the […]
God Is Mysterious—and That’s a Good Thing–Acts 12
By David Faust Do you ever wish God would be a little less mysterious? Do you pray for direction but fog still covers the road ahead? Do you wish God would make his preferences known audibly in a clear voice? Do you ask for guidance yet struggle to find your way? Do the puzzles […]
Conversing with the Almighty
By Kelly Carr If you haven’t noticed, tons of books have been written about prayer. Formulas have been offered. Metaphors have been devised. God’s responses have been questioned. Truly it remains a challenge for us, finite human beings, to comprehend and enact communication with an infinite, all-powerful, spiritual being. Prayer is simple. It’s also […]
Hear and Do the Word–The Uniform Lesson for February 2, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Most Bible scholars believe that the James who wrote this epistle is the one who was a brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55). Though he was skeptical of Jesus during his ministry (John 7:5), James was convinced that Jesus was the Son of God after the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7). James […]
The Lesson and Life — for February 2, 2014
By Danielle Metz I was wronged by someone once, and in my hurt I became very angry. It occupied my thoughts day and night to the point that I walked in anxiety and frustration all the time. I became a captive to anger. I was upset at this person because I wanted an apology. […]
