By Bob Russell Don’t worry! That command is really difficult for many of us to obey. There are so many things in our country, our church, and our families that seem out of control. I’ve heard many of my peers say, “I’m not worried about myself, but I’m just concerned about my grandchildren. What kind […]
In The World—January 31, 2016
By Melissa Wuske Divorce and the Church “The vast majority of churches do not have an effective marriage ministry,” said Greg Smalley, vice president of Focus on the Family. For many church members and ministers, that statement stings; but a new study conducted by LifeWay Research and sponsored by Focus on the Family, found areas […]
Come to Supper
By David Faust It’s not about the food. Wedding cake tastes delicious, but that’s not why you go to the ceremony and the reception. When salespeople take clients to lunch, the menu isn’t the point of the meeting. My wife makes scrumptious fruit cobbler, but eating is only part of the experience. The berries taste […]
The Death of a Friend—The Uniform Lesson for January 31, 2016
By Dr. Mark Scott Jesus and death cannot coexist. Death has no victory around Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:54, 55). Jesus destroys the one who has the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Jesus proved this in his earthly ministry. Prior to his own resurrection, Jesus raised three people from the dead: the widow’s boy at Nain […]
In The World—January 24, 2016
By Melissa Wuske Effective Suicide Prevention In the face of rising suicide rates nationwide—despite interventions like the national suicide hotline—the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit has seen dramatic success. When they began back in 2001, they had a bold goal—zero suicides—and a new approach designed to head off mental health crises rather than react […]
