Another Look by David Faust My wife and I are the proud owners of a little dog. Our pint-sized long-haired Chihuahua is so small I can carry her in the palm of my hand. Full-grown, she weighs four pounds, six ounces. You know you own a small dog when she has to wear a bell […]
The purpose of art–Part one: why it matters
Christians and Cultures by Dr. Charlie Starr Religious influence on American culture is not what it used to be; in fact, we often say ours is a “secular” culture. I knew politics had lost its major influence on culture when Bill Clinton appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show in 1991 wearing sunglasses and playing […]
Where You Live for January 30
by Dan Lentz 1. When you were a kid, who stood up for you when you got into trouble? Who did you go to for comfort when you were sad? Read Isaiah 53:1-12. 2. This passage prophetically describes Jesus. What amazes you most about Jesus from these verses? • He was not physically attractive (v. […]
The Lesson and Life for January 30
by Byron Davis This past December we celebrated, as we always do, the birth of Christ and the tradition of gift giving. I love the holiday season. I love the cold (even in Los Angeles it gets somewhat cold), the gatherings, the singing, the food, the giving of gifts, the intentional kindness and grace that […]
Praying with a firm faith
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen An elderly Christian minister was asked what he would do differently if he had his life to live over. He replied, “I would study more and pray less.” He wasn’t downplaying prayer. He was advocating the careful study of God’s Word—a discipline that filters our prayers. Sometimes we make […]
