By Cheri Lynn Cowell Just what do we mean when we say something is good? We tend to throw that word around with little thought. When we call something good we could be making a moral judgment, such as when someone performs a good deed. We could also be talking about choosing good over […]
By Sam E. Stone Paul wrote his first letter to the church in Thessalonica to encourage the new converts and give additional teaching. Last week’s lesson from that letter focused on the certainty of the Lord’s return and the need to be ready for it at all times. A short time later—perhaps six months […]
By David Faust If this story were made into a movie, it would be rated R. The plot includes treachery and immorality, and the hero dies a gruesome death at the end. The cast of characters starts with John the Baptist—a man divinely selected to be the forerunner of the Messiah. Jesus said of […]
By Jamie Shafer For Stella Walker, a national vice president with Arbonne cosmetics, life has been about trusting the Lord, following his lead, and embracing the opportunities she has found in her path. And she admits with a laugh, “I’ve done more things by accident than on purpose.” Walker has raised four children with […]
By Dan Lentz 1. If you could think about your past week’s experiences as items you purchased at Walmart, which experience from this past week would you like to return for a refund? Read 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17. 2. Using these verses as a reference, describe how Christ followers might be able […]
