By David Faust The apostle Paul wrote, “In all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28). To be honest, a part of me wants to respond, “C’mon, Paul. Are you serious? ‘All things’? Even migraines, flat tires, unemployment, and the flu? Even tornadoes and tsunamis, car accidents and […]
Pursue Unity in Christ–The Uniform Lesson for for June 29, 2014
By Sam E. Stone For the next two months we will study passages from 1 and 2 Corinthians as we learn priorities for the people of God. Paul helped found the church in Corinth. A few years later (perhaps around AD 57), he sent a letter back to the congregation. After an introduction in […]
The Lesson and Life — for June 22. 2014
By Paul Cole Today I turned 65. I was supposed to write this article on hope for a new day. I can’t think of a worse assignment on this day in my life or the best assignment of my life. Is there life after 65? Well, give me a few years and I will […]
Where You Live — for June 22. 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. If you were a superhero and could have just one super power, what would it be? Why? Read Haggai 2:23 and Zechariah 4:1-3, 6-14. 2. Zerubbabel was in the line of King David and an ancestor of Jesus (Matthew 1:12, 13). A king’s signet ring served as his […]
Out of Control–Ephesians 5 and 6
By David Faust Do you realize how much of life is outside your control? You can carry an umbrella, but you can’t control the weather. You can invest your money, but you can’t predict the stock market. You can manage your calendar, but you can’t keep yourself from aging. You can decide what food […]
