By David Faust Biblical authors came from many different walks of life. Moses and David were shepherds. Daniel was a government official. Matthew was a tax collector. Peter and John were fishermen. Paul was a tentmaker. Two books of the New Testament (the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts) were written by […]
By Christy Barritt “Stomp on Jesus” Lesson Brings Criticism to University Earlier this year, a professor at a Florida university instructed his students to write the name of Jesus on a paper, place it on the floor, and then stomp on it. After receiving nationwide criticism when word of the assignment leaked, Florida Atlantic […]
By Karen O’Connor “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want” (Philippians 4:12). As a girl, I remember my mother touching my hands gently, a reminder to sit still and stop nibbling my fingernails. She also […]
By Sam E. Stone Each week our lesson planners include a devotional reading that is parallel to the message of the printed text. Their choice for today, Luke 8:9-15, comes from Jesus’ parable about the sower. It clarifies and confirms the meaning of Isaiah 29. God is concerned about what we really mean when […]
By Rick Ezell A young minister was to perform his first wedding ceremony. Fearing he might forget something, he sought counsel from an older minister. The experienced man told the young minister everything he needed to do and made one final suggestion: “If you ever forget what you are supposed to say, just quote […]
