Another Look by David Faust Kneeling grows more difficult with age. A senior adult quipped, “When I lean down to tie my shoes, I ask myself, ‘What else can I do while I’m down here?’” When my children were young I got down on all fours and gave them “horseback rides.” These days I do […]
The purpose of art part five: meaning and truth
Christians and Culture by Dr. Charlie W. Starr Art is meant to entertain, give pleasure, and offer fun. It also shows beauty (that’s part of the pleasure it gives) and sometimes that beauty points to the glory of God. Art reaches us through imagination, showing us things rather than telling us—putting us through experiences that […]
Where You Live for May 22
by Dan Lentz 1. When it comes to big ticket purchases, are you more inclined to “buy new” if you can afford it, or “buy used” to save every penny you can? 2. What is your favorite new purchase you’ve made in the past year? Read Revelation 21:1-8, 22-27. 3. The Lord says, “I am […]
The Lesson and Life for May 22
by John Hampton All of us ache for a better world. Would you agree? Every day we see headlines about suffering, senseless violence, and oppression. There is a restlessness in every human heart that instinctively longs for something more. C.S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity, Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those […]
Pleasing God with our worship
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen How can we make sure God is pleased when we worship? We might begin by asking ourselves a few questions. Is God the object of my worship? Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard observed, “In the most earnest sense, God is the critical theatergoer. . . . The speaker is then […]
