By Christy Barritt Bus Ad from Atheist Group Rejected A request by an atheist group to place banner advertisements promoting atheism on city buses in the county of Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, has been rejected. The group is now arguing that its rights to freedom of speech are being denied. The NEPA Freethought Society wanted to […]
Sibling rivalry
By Bev and Phil Haas Summer is supposed to be a fun time, but I am dreading it because my two daughters bicker and fight so much. Since they are so close in age (11 and 12), I expect some conflict and competition; but this is getting to be too much. What do you suggest? […]
Where You Live — June 3, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. If you could correct one injustice in the world today, what would it be and why? Read Exodus 23:1-9. 2. What are some examples of bad things you’ve seen happen because individuals got caught up in what the crowd was doing? 3. When is it hard for […]
Practice justice–The Uniform Lesson for June 3, 2012
By Sam E. Stone In the three summer months we will focus attention on an important theme throughout Scripture—justice. The lessons will include highlights from 12 Old Testament books. They make it plain that God is concerned that his people be consistent in practicing his kind of justice in our very wicked world. The […]
The rejected cornerstone– May 27, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 118 Cook a meal, and minutes later hungry diners will consume the fruit of your labors. Build a stone wall, and others will admire your work a century from now. It’s hard work—and an art—to lay bricks and stones. A stone wall adds character and curb appeal to a property’s landscape. […]