By Dan Lentz 1. In addition to the church, what institution or organization has been a model of stability in your opinion? 2. Have you ever had a “pillar” of your world fail you (perhaps a business venture that failed or a respected leader who fell from grace)? What was that like for […]
By Sam E. Stone After today we will be studying the Gospel of John each week during this quarter. There Jesus is presented as the one who holds the answer to all of life’s questions. Today’s text from Proverbs provides the backdrop for our future study. In the book of Proverbs, Solomon describes wisdom as […]
By David Faust Psalm 46 If you’ve ever said, “Too much noise makes me sick,” you may be right. Our English word noise comes from the Latin nausea. Excessive noise can cause hearing impairment, sleep disturbance, and emotional distress. Some studies link noise pollution with high blood pressure, changes in the immune system, and anti-social […]
By Jennifer Taylor Christians often say you shouldn’t look for “proof” of God’s power, but instead should take it on faith. We point to John 20:29 in which Jesus gently chastises “Doubting Thomas” and reminds him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Bring a basket of mixed fruit to group (apples, oranges, bananas, and so on). If no fruit is available, create a list of fruits. Pass the basket (or list of fruits) around and have everyone pick one fruit and describe how that fruit describes his or her life right now. […]
