By Michael C. Mack 1. Why do you think people so often and so easily go along with the crowd? Read Romans 12:1, 2; 13:8-10. 2. As you study both of these passages together, what bearing does having a right relationship with God have on a Christian’s relationships with others? 3. What is the proper […]
Devotional thoughts on Romans 12:1, 2; 13:8-10 By Mike Berry I remember the first time I was called out for lacking character. The reason I remember is that it stung. The second, and probably bigger, reason was that it changed me. Forever. Absent Character It was the spring before my senior year of college and […]
By David Faust Noah’s animals aren’t the only things that come in pairs. It takes two scissor blades to cut cloth. God designed our bodies with pairs of eyes, ears, hands, and feet to provide balance and perspective. Both-And For Christians, truth and love are both-and, not either-or. Truth and love don’t contradict each other; […]
By David Faust Someone has said, “Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but it takes faith to count the apples in a seed.” God designed plants to show remarkable resilience. A couple of years ago my wife took the pruning shears to an overgrown houseplant and chopped it down to a mere stub. […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Do you like to garden? What are your favorite things to plant? What is difficult to grow? Read Romans 11:11-24. 2. How is God’s plan throughout history revealed in this passage? 3. What opportunities and hope exist for the Jews? for Gentiles? What warnings should each group consider? 4. The […]
