Closeup of an old Holy Bible opened to the famous verse of John 3:16 and highlighted by a beam of light. Book rests on a rustic wooden table with deliberate focus on the verse with shallow depth of field on background. This translation is King James, which is public domain.

Evaluation Questions for April 9, 2017

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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]