By Doug Shamblin We have been told that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. We also know that the mind is a wonderful tool that God has given us and we must feed and protect it. Feeding the Mind In our small town area there are three grocery stores and 16 […]
“Nation Will Rise Against Nation”–Luke 21
By David Faust Jesus predicted, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” (Luke 21:10), and his prophetic words ring true. Throughout history, strife on earth has been more prevalent than peace on earth. In biblical history it was Israel versus the Philistines, the Babylonians versus the Jews, the zealots versus the Romans. […]
God’s Image: Male and Female–The Uniform Lesson for September 8, 2013
By Sam E. Stone “First Things” is the theme that ties this quarter’s lessons together, using excerpts from both Genesis and Exodus. We will see not only the first days of creation, but also how God formed his people Israel as the first nation, and then how their first freedom came about. Moses wrote […]
Recognizing Spiritual Abusers– Luke 20:45-47
By David Faust They looked sharp. They dressed well. Crowds greeted them with respect. Their names appeared on the guest lists for swanky gatherings where fussy hosts seated them at the head table. They were known as men of prayer. But Jesus considered them dangerous. “Beware of the teachers of the law,” the Lord […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 8, 2013
By Doug Shamblin In the wedding scene of the movie The Princess Bride an impressive clergyman begins the ceremony by trying to say, “Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream.” Many women (and some men) dream of how their wedding day will be. We […]
