By Christy Barritt Majority of Adults Say Church Not Important A new poll by The Barna Group claims that 51 percent of U.S. adults no longer think church attendance is important. The Christian polling organization asked, “What helps you to grow in your faith?” Respondents listed at the top of their lists: prayer, family, […]
By Sam E. Stone This is the concluding lesson in our studies about rebuilding the temple in the post-exilic period of Old Testament history. Haggai and Zechariah were contemporaries. Together they challenged God’s people to complete the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. One final verse from Haggai begins today’s study. Zechariah was evidently […]
By Jamie Shafer What can a college graduate do with a secondary education or geology degree? Preston and Kristin Coursey believe you can change the world, one person at a time. Kristin Coursey is a third-generation missionary and no stranger to the impact of global work. She said, “Growing up in the missionary culture […]
By Sam E. Stone Judah had been conquered, Jerusalem burned, the temple demolished, and the people taken captive to Babylon. After 70 years of captivity there, they were allowed to return to their homeland. Under the leadership of Zerubbabel (the governor) and Joshua (the priest), work was begun to rebuild the temple. Despite a […]
By David Faust God created mathematics, so he can do unusual things with it: • With 100 warriors he can rout an army of 10,000 (Leviticus 26:8). • In the hands of his Son, five fish and two loaves equal dinner for 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). • Following his own unique timetable, God can pack a thousand years […]
