By Bev and Phil Haas I’m having a terrible time controlling our son’s tantrums. They were annoying when he was 2. I can’t imagine what he will be like in a few more years. He’s a little better when I get my husband involved. What can I do before we both lose it? Ah, yes, […]
In The World—May 3, 2015
By Christy Barritt Failing School Revitalized by Church A public school in inner-city Portland, Oregon, was once on the short list to be shut down because of frequent gang violence. It was one of the most underperforming schools in the state. But because of a church, Roosevelt High School has been transformed and is now […]
A Voice Cutting Through the Cultural Clutter—1 Samuel 1
By David Faust The sense of hearing is one of God’s great creative achievements. My dog knows visitors are approaching our house long before I hear their footsteps on the sidewalk. Owls have large ear holes set at slightly different heights, above and below eye level, enabling them to determine the precise direction of a […]
Gifts of the Spirit—The Uniform Lesson for May 10, 2015
By Sam E. Stone The apostle Paul spent about 18 months in the prominent Greek city of Corinth during his second missionary journey. Although he faced strong opposition (Acts 18:1-11), still the church grew and prospered. Later Paul received a letter from Corinth raising several important issues. He addressed them in 1 Corinthians. His discussion […]
Interstellar Lenses
By Charlie W. Starr Last November saw the release of a new Christopher Nolan film (he directed the Batman trilogy, among others). In Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, the earth is dying and humanity is one generation away from extinction. When some force beyond earth creates a black hole near Saturn through which […]
