By Christy Barritt Wisconsin School Silences Christmas Several schools in the Wausau School District of Wisconsin cancelled their “holiday” concerts after the district issued guidelines that severely limited the number of sacred holiday songs they were allowed to perform. According to one choral director, who spoke with the Wausau Daily Herald, he said he […]
Mission Accomplished–John 17:4
By David Faust Many things in life go unfinished. Franz Schubert had an unfinished symphony. The artist Raphael didn’t complete his painting “The Transfiguration” before he died. Rows of orange barrels bear testimony to the irritating fact that highway maintenance never ends. A homeowner can always look at his lawn or house and find […]
In the World — December 15, 2013
By Christy Barritt Mississippi Town Sued Over Gay Bar The Southern Poverty Law Center is suing the town of Shannon, Mississippi, for its refusal to approve a license to open a gay bar. Businesswoman and lesbian Pat Newton requested the business license and was denied by the city’s Board of Aldermen. The SPLC lawsuit, […]
Jesus Is Born–The Uniform Lesson for December 22, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Of the four Gospel writers, Luke is the one who gives the historical details and setting of Jesus’ birth. With careful research and guided by the Holy Spirit’s inspiration, he records the wonderful news of Christ’s birth and how those who first heard about it were called to rejoice. No […]
Interwoven: Fulfilling God’s Calling Through Workplace Ministry
By Jamie Shafer Over the past two years I have had the privilege of sharing the stories of people who are finding ways to impact others by living out their faith in the workplace. These men and women have come from all walks of life and types of careers. I’ve talked with small business […]
