By Brian Jennings It’s so easy for us to become absorbed in our own little worlds. How can I help myself and my family see the needs in our own community? You are spot-on in observing our tendency to ignore the needs right across the street. Many of our “luxuries” become the enemy of community. […]
By Mark Scott Benjamin Franklin was leaving Independence Hall in Philadelphia when the Constitutional Convention ended, and a certain Mrs. Powel asked Mr. Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Not hesitating, Franklin responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.” The apostle Paul says something very similar in our […]
By Kelly Carr This week we begin a three-week series we’ve titled See Your Community. We’re examining the ways people serve their neighbors, build friendships, and care for people who might otherwise be overlooked. How does your church serve the community around it? Perhaps your congregation holds free events and encourages others to attend. Perhaps […]
By David Faust Don’t you like it when you get something for free, like a sample at the grocery store or a ticket to a ballgame? The problem is, there’s often a catch. That “free” vacation actually costs $2,000. The “free” sandwich at the fast food restaurant will cost five bucks once you pay for […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Galatians 4:8-20 1. The Bible cautions us not to be mastered by anything or anyone other than our Master, Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 6:12). Have you ever found yourself enslaved by a bad habit or […]
