By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: John 3:1-16 1. What does the blood of Christ mean to you? How have you been personally impacted by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross? 2. Put your own name in John 3:16. What does it […]
Rite of Passage
By Brian Jennings What is a rite of passage ceremony and how can we use it to shape boys and girls into godly men and women? As a parent, I’ve swung and missed often. But I’d like to share what I consider a parenting homerun—one that a team of friends and family helped me hit. […]
Ready or Not, Here He Comes
By Monica Cane Five years before we ever conceived our son, I began praying for him. Not only did I pray for his safe arrival, but I prayed for every aspect of his life spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. My prayers included things such as his first step, his manner of speech, peace and wisdom during […]
Everybody Bleeds—Life Application for April 9, 2017
By David Faust I have visited a lot of hospital patients over the years and I try not to be squeamish, but the sight of blood still bothers me. My wife, an R.N., handles it better than I do. So does my M.D. son-in-law who has spent a lot of time in hospital emergency rooms. […]
Flying the Nest
By Trey Faull College is a big change. Growing up in one town, attending one high school, and growing up in one church for 18 years was a lot of familiarity to leave behind as I traveled to Cincinnati to begin studying at Cincinnati Christian University (CCU). However, I didn’t prepare for this big transition […]