Devotional thoughts on Luke 18:15-17; Mark 10:16 By Jen Dunning Children have amazing faith and trust. The little boy who wants to be pushed higher on the swing because he knows Mommy won’t let him fall. A little girl who jumps into the pool without hesitation toward her Daddy because she knows she is safe […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. On a scale of 1-5 (1—not at all; 5—very much) how much would you enjoy working in the church nursery for a year? Explain your response. Read Luke 18:15-17; Mark 10:16. 2. Why would Jesus’ disciples feel the need to be his gatekeepers? (See also Matthew 14:15 and 15:21-23 for […]
By Dr. Mark Scott My close friend J. K. Jones said, “I spent the first 40 years of my life as a child trying to be an adult. I am thinking of spending the last 40 years of my life as an adult trying to be a child again.” There is a longing in that […]
By David Faust What did it take the first time someone used a parachute? bravado? curiosity? insanity? Jumping into History According to Skydiving.com, the ancient Chinese invented umbrellas and parasols, which acrobats used to entertain the emperor with daring stunts. In the 1500s Leonardo da Vinci sketched a soaring device, but he never risked taking […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Who taught you how to pray? What did this person teach you, by words and by modeling? Read Luke 18:9-14. 2. What is your initial reaction to the Pharisee in the story? • I’d like to punch him in the nose! • I agree with him. He probably worked hard […]
