By Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons are all taken from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. His message to them centered in Jesus Christ, just as his other letters did. Evidently some false teachers were afoot in Philippi, as well as in Galatia (Galatians 3:1-5). They were causing some believers to have misplaced confidence. […]
What will you do in the New Year?
By Jacqueline J. Holness Few things cause us to reflect on life and legacy like sickness and death. In 2012, one of my dear sorority sisters was diagnosed with cancer for the third time, one of my youngest brother’s friends was killed in a freak car accident, a beloved church member’s husband died, a […]
Winning the battle with temptation– Matthew 4:1-11
By David Faust I asked members of a Bible college faculty to take a piece of paper and write down a temptation they struggle to overcome. I joked that they also should feel free to write down a temptation they suspect others in the room struggle with. A theology professor glanced at the guy […]
The Legend of VBS
By Kelly Carr Once upon a time, not so very long ago, there was a beautiful kingdom. Living in that kingdom were many children who had been given special gifts. Although a Great King created and watched over the kingdom and even gave these children their gifts, many of the young ones knew him […]
Tag! You’re It!
By Robb Faust “Tag! You’re it!” The sound of kids playing in the backyard is one of my favorite things about living in a neighborhood. In an age of handheld games, iPods, and iPhones, the kids in our community still enjoy getting together outside for fun, sports, and even a game of tag. When […]