In the World — November 10, 2013 By Christy Barritt Majority of Americans Want the Bible in Public Schools A new survey conducted by the Barna Group on behalf of the American Bible Society found that two-thirds of Americans think it’s important for public schools to include biblically-based values in their curriculum. The […]
By Delvin R. Sweeney If you grew up in a church youth group, you most likely participated in a trust fall—a fun activity where you close your eyes and fall backward, expecting others in the group to catch you. Maybe this helps us understand the trust that Moses asked the Israelites to have in […]
By Shawn McMullen Before he ascended into Heaven, Jesus said to his disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Jesus’ final instructions to the apostles […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Give each group member a piece of paper and something to write with. Without placing a name on the paper, instruct each group member to answer each of the following questions: • Who was your favorite action hero or cartoon character as a kid? • What’s your favorite recent movie? […]
By Andy Rodriguez What’s the biggest problem in the world today? The question was posed a few years ago at a very large and influential Christian church. My ears perked up as I listened in anticipation, eager to hear what pressing crisis our world is facing and how the church can engage. I started […]
