By Karen O’Connor My husband Charles nodded and smiled as he held the phone to his ear. Then a frown creased his forehead and he shook his head. What’s going on? I wondered. I was eager to hear what the telephone conversation was about. He hung up. His smile returned, and he shared with […]
By Victor Knowles Since 1944 the slogan of the Hallmark card company has been, “When you care enough to send the very best.” The Jerusalem church was a “Hallmark” church. Because they cared for the new church in Antioch, they sent one of their very best leaders (Acts 11:22). His name was Joseph, a […]
By David Faust What individuals do you encounter in a typical day? Some are strangers with whom you have little in common. Others have familiar faces but the relationship never moves beyond polite exchanges. “How’s it going?” “Fine.” But what worries them? What dreams are they pursuing? What hurts are they enduring? What questions are […]
By Shawn McMullen Just a heads-up—was reading the 10/16 issue and I really like the article by Bob Perry, “God Will Hunting.” Great material! It may have taken my coworker 20 seconds to write and send the brief e-mail, but those 20 seconds—and the thought behind them—made my day. A little encouragement goes a long […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Do you consider yourself a patient person? What people or situations test your patience the most? 2. When your patience is pushed to the limit, what is your typical reaction? • give up • get mad • get apathetic • get _____ (fill in the blank) Read Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18. 3. […]
