By Shawn McMullen The church I serve has invested heavily in projects and events that connect our congregation with the community. We’ve held events to honor schoolteachers and law enforcement officers. We’ve sponsored sports teams and organized free soccer clinics. We’ve held family-friendly events on our property and hosted a fall festival for the entire community. […]
Where You Live — February 12, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. You may or may not have a written last will and testament, but share with the group to whom you would “will” the following items and why. (Pretend you possess these items. Fill in the blanks with descriptions and names. Be creative and have fun.) “I __(your name)__ being […]
Inheriting Abraham’s promise–The Uniform Lesson for February 19
By Sam E. Stone The Uniform Lesson for February 19 Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians to correct false teaching that had influenced the church. Some insisted that Christians must observe everything in the Old Testament law. This month’s lessons refute this idea. No one can be justified by observing the law […]
Do not fret — Psalm 37
By David Faust Psalm 37 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. . . . Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew […]
Fitting in
By Jacqueline J. Holness As far back as I can recall, Christ has been a part of my culture. When I was a child, I didn’t always want to include Christ in my culture; but as a 6-year-old, choosing was not an option. A Quandary As a first grader at Pathway Christian School in […]
