By Sam E. Stone Today’s lesson is the last of five studies in the life and ministry of the respected Old Testament leader Ezra. In the book that bears his name, he describes how the Jews came to return to Israel from their Babylonian captivity. Ezra includes seven official documents or letters, in addition […]
By David Faust When you picture Jesus, is there a frown of disapproval on his face? A furrowed brow? A twinkle in his eye? A wide smile? At times the Lord expressed righteous anger and indignation, but Luke 10:21 reveals another side to his personality. It says Jesus was “full of joy through the […]
By Jamie Shafer A car pulls into a driveway on a neighborhood street. The driver steps out, walks to his mailbox, and returns to his house. The door closes behind him. All is quiet on the street again. It’s a familiar scene in America. It can be tough to build relationships with our neighbors, […]
By Christy Barritt Most Trusted People in America A new survey by Reader’s Digest magazine listed “The 100 Most Trusted People in America.” Among those listed are Billy Graham and Tim Tebow. One thousand people from across America were surveyed. Components that those participating took into consideration included integrity, character, honesty, and leadership. At […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness During Easter weekend I watched The Undershepherd, a provocative movie about a minister whose power over his congregation and growing television ministry led him to morph from a man of God into a monster. The movie explored a number of cultural issues from abortion to eating disorders. One scene in […]
