By David Faust A geode is a kind of rock that contains quartz or other minerals that have crystalized. On the outside a geode is nondescript—a plain gray or brown rock—but on the inside it’s filled with sparkling color. Like a geode, the Bible is such a common book, many don’t realize the treasures contained […]
By Dan Hamilton Life is full of little indicators. When it comes to automobiles, brake lights or turn signal indicators on the car in front of us let us know the intentions of the other driver. Our own fuel gauge indicates the amount of gas in the tank. GPS units indicate our current location, when […]
By Michael C. Mack Imagine you are the parent of a teen whom you try to teach and lovingly discipline. When you do, however, the teen turns her back to you and puts her fingers in her ears. How would that make you feel? What would you do to remedy this situation? Read Zechariah 7:8-14. […]
By David Faust When your body is healthy you sleep well, feel energetic, and enjoy a good appetite. Your weight, respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure fall within normal limits. How can you tell if your church is healthy? What are some signs that the body of Christ is fit, agile, and moving in the […]
By Sam E. Stone The people of Israel were taken captive to Babylon. After 70 years, God allowed a remnant of his people to return to the promised land. There they set about to rebuild the temple. Although this effort began with much excitement and devotion, the project slowed considerably (Haggai 1). The Lord sent […]
