By Dan Lentz 1. What is your preferred method of long-distance communication (phone, letter, e-mail, text, social media, or other)? Read Isaiah 29:9-16. 2. What dynamics and attitudes do you see in these verses regarding communication with the Lord? 3. What does it take to make your worship of the Lord […]
By Tito Pel Having been in the ministry more than 20 years, I have heard many different comments after a Sunday worship celebration. Here are some of them: “I enjoyed the singing.” “I enjoyed the preaching.” “I appreciate the prayers.” “I liked the Communion meditation.” “I was blessed.” “Your message kept me awake.” If […]
By David Faust Biblical authors came from many different walks of life. Moses and David were shepherds. Daniel was a government official. Matthew was a tax collector. Peter and John were fishermen. Paul was a tentmaker. Two books of the New Testament (the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts) were written by […]
By Sam E. Stone Each week our lesson planners include a devotional reading that is parallel to the message of the printed text. Their choice for today, Luke 8:9-15, comes from Jesus’ parable about the sower. It clarifies and confirms the meaning of Isaiah 29. God is concerned about what we really mean when […]
By Sam E. Stone The apostle Paul told Christians, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). This is undoubtedly good advice, but it is often difficult to do. When Isaiah warned the people of God’s coming judgment on the nation of Israel, he gave them a similar message. […]
