By Bob Russell The final account of Moses’ life is remarkable. After passing the baton to Joshua and making sure Israel had a competent leader to take his place, Moses climbed Mount Nebo to see the promised land. Although he had spent 40 years of his life trying to reach Canaan, God did not […]
The Lesson and Life — for August 5, 2012
By Tom Warner “Are you kidding me? Where’s the justice in this world?” “What is this world coming to?” “Wow, not guilty? I’m shocked!” “The judicial system is a disgrace!” Such were the reactions to the long awaited verdict after hours of cross-examinations and legal proceedings related to the Casey Anthony trial last year. […]
In the World — July 29, 2012
By Christy Barritt Voters’ Top Issues Revealed A national survey by the Barna Group revealed the top concerns for likely voters in the upcoming presidential election. They were: healthcare (74 percent), tax policy (62 percent), employment policies and strategies (54 percent), national dependence on foreign oil (52 percent), same-sex marriage (31 percent), environmental policy […]
Model parents
By Shawn McMullen Among other things, the Ten Commandments taught the Israelites the value of respect: for the Sabbath, for parents, for life, and for marriage. In the context of the family, children were to respect their parents and honor them. Naturally, the members of the Israelite community responsible for teaching this concept to […]
Making Marriage Meaningful
By Terry MacCabe When I was 18 I joined a cross-country speaking tour that visited public schools, churches, and community centers challenging young people to honor God with their bodies by living a chaste lifestyle. Living a chaste lifestyle simply means abstaining from sex before marriage and living monogamously after marriage. It was a […]
