By Christy Barritt Peace Corps OKs Gay Couples to Volunteer The largest government-run volunteer organization in the U.S. announced that it’s changing its policy to allow same-sex couples to volunteer together overseas. The Peace Corps, a program that works in 76 different countries, implemented this change in June. In their announcement, the Peace Corps […]
By Sam E. Stone Today’s lesson comes immediately after last week’s text (Nehemiah 8:2, 3, 13-18). Following the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles, the people had a single day off. Then their feasting turned to fasting. James B. Coffman points out, “A very important revelation of this chapter is that it was the […]
By Eva Juliuson Who says you can’t pray in school? Every day prayers go up to God by moms and dads sending their little ones to school for the very first time, or dropping off their precious child to a new middle or high school. Parents are praying, “Father, protect my child while she […]
By Guest Columnist Jonathan Underwood It’s mid-summer, but many people are already anticipating the fall and the launch of a new year of church programs that come with it. What will your church do for adult Sunday school this year? That’s a recurring question in many churches. As biblical literacy continues to decline, churches […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What was the last event you participated in about which you can honestly say, “I had a great time”? Explain why you felt that way. Read Nehemiah 8:2, 3, 13-18. 2. For the returning exiles, the Feast of Tabernacles was a time to get away from the norm […]
