By David Faust Every day when I arrive home from work, there’s a pile of mail sitting on the kitchen counter. My wife has collected it from the mailbox and sorted through the bills, newsletters, and advertisements. After struggling to keep up with a flooded e-mail in-box every day, why am I drawn to […]
In the World — May 4, 2014
By Christy Barritt Developer Treats 50 Homeless to Elegant Dinner An Ohio developer recently treated a group of 50 homeless people to a four-course meal. Joel Testa did not want presents for his 42nd birthday. He only wanted his friends and family to donate money to help homeless citizens in his city. “Homelessness can […]
As If We Were Leaving–1 Corinthians 12-16
By David Faust I was raking my yard the other day when Jesse walked across the street to talk with me. A good neighbor who makes his living painting houses, Jesse has been friendly to me for years, but this time there was a warmer-than-usual tone in his voice. He said, “I hear you’re […]
Jesus Resists Temptation–The Uniform Lesson for May 4, 2014
By Sam E. Stone This month concludes our study of “Jesus’ Fulfillment of Scripture,” as we see how he used the Old Testament so powerfully in his teaching and ministry. The giving of the Law through Moses is recorded in the book of Exodus. Much of the material is related again in the book […]
In the World — April 27, 2014
By Christy Barritt Christian Singles and Sex In a continuation from last week’s news item about dating trends in 2014, a new survey has shown that a majority of single Christians are rejecting what they’ve learned in church and are choosing instead to have sex before they are married. The survey was done by […]
