By Mark Scott Our grandkids enjoyed watching a television show called Bob the Builder. The refrain in the theme song went, “Can we fix it? Yes, we can!” Our lesson text today deals with two builders. Jesus the Builder Hebrews 3:1-6 The Hebrew Christians were tempted to compromise Jesus. Some of the people were mesmerized […]
Evaluation Questions for October 9, 2016
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson text: Hebrews 3:1-6; Matthew 7:24-29 1. Where do you feel most “at home”? What makes you comfortable there? 2. Do you think most people think of the church as a healthy family? Does your local congregation […]
Dealing with Our Differences
By Bev & Phil Haas My husband and I are so different. At times it seems we have very little in common. What can we do to keep our differences from driving us apart? It’s good you’ve taken the first step by admitting that you and your spouse are different. According to the Bible, that […]
In The World—October 2, 2016
By Melissa Wuske Hobby Helps People Living on the Streets Judy Gardner, a senior citizen in New Bern, North Carolina, recently began a hobby that’s helping the environment and people who live on the streets. Gardner uses plastic grocery store bags to crochet sleeping mats for them. The mats are cheap to make and easy […]
Christ, the Home Builder—Life Application for October 9, 2016
By David Faust Architecture varies from one culture to another. I grew up in a farm house, but over the years I have lived in college dorms, apartment buildings, and houses in suburban and urban neighborhoods. In my travels I have stayed in Brooklyn row houses, Texas ranch houses, New England cottages, and Virginian colonials. […]
