By Sam E. Stone Jesus had told his disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to them (John 14:15-17). Today’s lesson tells when that occurred. It happened on the Day of Pentecost, immediately following his resurrection. Pente means 50th. Pentecost was observed on the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week. At […]
By Guest Columnist Chris DeWelt Our Lord and Savior has gained the victory! Prayer is the key daily element that connects the believer to that victory. Through him that victory is ours as well. This year’s North American Christian Convention in Louisville, Kentucky (July 9-12) will provide many opportunities for God’s people to come […]
By Rod Huron Would you like to be simply a Christian? A Christ follower. No more. No less. You’re not alone. It wasn’t always like that. Jesus may be the Prince of Peace, but his adherents have been known to murder each other over who was the wrong kind of follower and who was […]
By David Faust Today most cars shift gears automatically, but drivers who grew up prior to 1970 remember manual transmissions. Eventually it became second nature, but at first it was difficult to shift gears. Everything had to synchronize. Left foot on the clutch. Right foot on the accelerator. Right hand on the stick. Lots […]
By Donald S. Tingle I wasn’t there 2,000 years ago when Jesus’ followers claimed he rose from the dead. What should I make of the story? At first glance it seems preposterous—even impossible—that someone could rise from the dead, never to die again. And yet followers of Christ throughout the world claim that is […]
