By Dr. Barry Thornton Former Illinois basketball player and Portland Trailblazer rookie Meyers Leonard got a special surprise last March when his brother Bailey walked onto the practice court before a game scheduled against Michigan to greet Meyers for the first time in two years. Bailey had been serving in the Marine Corps in […]
Living in the Light of Christ’s Return
By Victor Knowles The Mayans were wrong, dead wrong. I’m writing this article three days before December 21, 2012, the day the world is supposed to come to an end—according to the Mayan calendar. To be sure, the world as we know it will come to a fiery end some day (2 Peter 3:10). […]
In the World — March 31, 2013
By Christy Barritt Group Distributes Bibles in Public Schools World Changers of Florida recently distributed Bibles at high schools in Orange County. World Changers is a conservative organization of concerned citizens who want to influence the world by engaging in local, state, national, and international government. Members of the organization left Bibles on tables […]
Where You Live — for April 7, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Complete the following statement: “People might be surprised to find out that I really enjoy _____.” Read Luke 24:36-53. 2. Upon seeing Jesus, the disciples’ fear turned to joy. What spiritual endeavors bring about a sense of fright in you initially, but generally result in joy? 3. […]
An Upper Room Experience
By Bob Stacy Have you ever wondered about the last night Jesus spent with his disciples before he was crucified? He spent nearly three years with them night and day. He walked with them on the dusty roads of the countryside. He preached to the multitudes as his disciples stood aside and listened, too. […]
