By Dan Lentz 1. If your group has been together for a while, take turns guessing what each member of the group would prefer from the following list. After group members have made their guesses, ask members to reveal their true preferences: • going out to eat, or eating at home • Spring […]
By David Faust There is no such thing as minor surgery. If you are the patient on whom the operation is performed, every procedure seems major to you. Is there such a thing as a minor miracle? Some biblical miracles receive less attention than others. Healing the blind, raising the dead, and walking on […]
By Sam E. Stone When reading Colossians, it is important to remember that this is another of Paul’s letters written from prison. This makes every word even more meaningful. In this final lesson of our current study, his counsel is especially challenging. Principles Colossians 4:2-6 Prayer has always been of great importance to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Think of a tragic news headline you’ve seen in the past couple of weeks and mention it to the group. What is your typical response to tragic news headlines like this one? • Anger—the world is so fallen! • Sadness—it has to be so hard for the people going through […]
By Darryll Davis October 12, 2012 was a sad day for me. After 15 years of service with the City of Cincinnati as a police officer and sergeant, I finally hung up my guns. It’s not an entirely sad story, though, because I traded in one calling and uniform for another. Leaving the police […]
