By David Faust As our society drifts farther from God, what will it be like 10 years from now? or 30 years from now? How can young people be faithful to God when they grow up in a cultural cesspool? It’s tough out there. “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ […]
In the World — August 10, 2014
By Christy Barritt False Myths About Divorce Rates Christian researcher Shaunti Feldhahn recently did an eight-year investigative study about the state of marriage and divorce in today’s culture and churches. Her results surprised many. Two myths she debunked were the notions that half of all marriages end in divorce and that the divorce rate […]
The Supreme Court Upholds Prayer
By Jacqueline J. Holness A Supreme Court ruling earlier this year is a reminder that Christians need to affirm the power of prayer in our culture, not just in our churches and homes. In May the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 in the Town of Greece v. Galloway case that prayers offered before […]
Faithful Sayings–1 & 2 Timothy; Titus
By David Faust A wise axiom says, “You cannot train a horse with shouts and expect it to obey a whisper.” In healthy families, parents speak truth to their children, but they do it in love. In healthy churches, leaders set the tone by communicating well. In healthy workplaces, employees understand their company’s mission […]
Treasure in Clay Jars–The Uniform Lesson for August 17, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Paul’s suffering is mentioned throughout this second letter to the Corinthians, especially in chapters 4, 6, and 11. When the Lord called him into his service, he revealed his plan to use Paul as a “chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles.” He added, “I will show him […]
