By Dan Lentz 1. Think of a tragic news headline you’ve seen in the past couple of weeks and mention it to the group. What is your typical response to tragic news headlines like this one? • Anger—the world is so fallen! • Sadness—it has to be so hard for the people going through […]
By Shawn McMullen Jesus prayed that his followers would be united, even as he and the Father are united (John 17:20, 21). Paul urged believers to “make every effort” to maintain unity (Ephesians 4:3). It seems strange, then, that some people who identify with Christ ignore this clear biblical mandate. Why would someone […]
By Rebecca Waters and Darryll Davis On the night before Jesus died he expressed his highest concern for humanity—that we would become one. That we, through our unity, would show the world that Jesus is the Son of God. My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness I’m a sucker for romantic love. I always have been and always will be. I secretly devoured Harlequin romance novels as a precocious preteen. As a teenager, I would lock myself in my bedroom crooning love songs along with my stereo. As an adult, I’ve attended more weddings than I […]
By Darryll Davis October 12, 2012 was a sad day for me. After 15 years of service with the City of Cincinnati as a police officer and sergeant, I finally hung up my guns. It’s not an entirely sad story, though, because I traded in one calling and uniform for another. Leaving the police […]
