Another Look by David Faust Most of the cultural ills that afflict us today could be cured by better theology and less “me-ology.” Me-ology puts self first and squeezes God in if any room remains. Me-ology needs no holy book to define its rules, no sacred script to guide its adherents. Each person becomes his […]
Leaving your parents
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas My fiancé and I will be getting married next month. I still live with my parents and they are having a hard time “cutting the apron strings.” My parents raised me well but their tight grip on everything I do is getting to me. It’s causing a real […]
Where You Live for March 20
by Dan Lentz 1. Pair up with someone else in the group (preferably same-gender pairs) and take turns answering the following questions: • What is something you believed as a kid that you no longer believe? • What have you changed your mind about recently? • Would you say you change your mind easily, or […]
The Lesson and Life for March 20
by Becky Ahlberg For those who aspire to leadership in the church an important reality must be faced: The Christian life is not for sissies! Few lifestyles require more of a person than aspiring to follow Christ—and to lead his people. The cost of discipleship is high and never ending. Our passage today includes words […]
Well-placed passion
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen “Nothing is so aggravating than calmness,” observed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde. Although I’m not sure what Mr. Wilde intended by the statement, I agree that calmness can be aggravating when circumstances call for a passionate response. The apostle Paul understood that well-placed passion has a place in kingdom […]
