By David Faust At first glance Psalm 14:1 sounds like a slap in the face to atheists: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” Something in me likes that verse—even finds smug satisfaction in it. “Take that, you hard-hearted philosophy professor spouting faith-killing theories in your Ivy League lecture hall! Wipe that […]
Mike’s Car Wash: a family business built on faith
By Jamie Shafer As we read the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, we find a simple yet bold directive: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” The more we search Scripture, the more we find that God expresses his desire for us to impact the entire world, right down to our own family and neighbors, […]
From Mount Carmel to a Cave
By Conover Swofford Elijah, the mighty prophet of God, lying under a broom tree and wishing to die? How did this happen? Elijah was an influential prophet. His name means “Jehovah is my God.” Wasn’t this the same Elijah God had used to overthrow the prophets of Baal in a great victory? Yes. But […]
Is depression good for the soul?
By Shawn McMullen The title of the BBC News Magazine article caught my attention: “Is depression good for you?” The author noted, “A leading psychiatrist says that depression is not a human defect at all, but a defense mechanism that in its mild and moderate forms can force a healthy reassessment of personal circumstances.” Depression […]
In the World: January 15, 2012
By Christy Barritt Ohio Amish Attacked Several Amish living in eastern Ohio suffered attacks this past fall. Their hair and beards were forcibly cut with scissors or battery-operated clippers. Cutting an Amish man’s beard is degrading and insulting to Amish people, who believe the Bible instructs women to grow their hair long and men […]
