By Kelsey McMullen As I drive through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky I see church buildings on almost every street corner; this is the Bible belt, after all. Christian churches, Catholic churches, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Baptists— they’re all well represented here in the Bluegrass state. The people of Louisville have a broad range of […]
Beginning of Freedom–The Uniform Lesson for November 17, 2013
By Sam E. Stone Last week we reviewed the institution of the Passover meal when the Israelites prepared to leave their bondage in Egypt. With the death of every firstborn Egyptian, Pharaoh relented and gave permission for God’s people to leave. As they did, the presence of God went before them, visible in a […]
The End of the World
By Tim Woodroof Bedraggled men wear signs announcing it. Ministers with over-heated imaginations write novels visualizing it. Preachers pound pulpits proclaiming it. The end of the world. The Day of Judgment. The Second Coming. Even poets bravely broach the subject. Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what […]
Beyond the Nightly News: Venezuela
By David Linn When you hear about Venezuela in the news, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about political protests, petroleum prices, or strife in the streets. Perhaps it’s a professional baseball player or the winner of another Miss Universe pageant. Whatever the case, are you aware of the other side of the […]
Reclaiming America: Encouraging a Nation to Turn Toward God
By Jamie Shafer Alison Lorkowski says God prepared her for the journey she has been on over the past several years, but notes that the story is far from over. Years of weekly Bible study fueled the flame of Lorkowski’s love for the Lord and for Scripture. A self-professed marketplace evangelist, she is always […]
