By David Faust My dad died on St. Patrick’s Day in 2011. His death wasn’t surprising, for he had been sick for several years. Yet, when I heard the final word about his passing, my first reaction was a flash of anger—not toward anyone in particular. I just felt a keen sense of loss. […]
The Lord appears–The Uniform lesson for April 7, 2013
By Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons continue to emphasize the Christ-ian’s undying hope. Today we review the resurrection and next week the beginning of the church on the Day of Pentecost. The remaining lessons in April look to the future with Paul’s encouragement for the Thessalonians. The appearance of Jesus reported in Luke […]
In the World — March 31, 2013
By Christy Barritt Group Distributes Bibles in Public Schools World Changers of Florida recently distributed Bibles at high schools in Orange County. World Changers is a conservative organization of concerned citizens who want to influence the world by engaging in local, state, national, and international government. Members of the organization left Bibles on tables […]
In the World — March 24, 2013
By Christy Barritt Planned Parenthood Receives Millions from Government According to Planned Parenthood’s annual report, the organization received $542 million from government sources during the 2011-2012 fiscal year, an 11 percent increase from the previous year. The organization also reported performing 333,964 abortions in 2011 and nearly a million (995,687) abortions from 2009-2011. Forty-five […]
The Lord lives–The Uniform Lesson for March 31, 2013
By Sam E. Stone This quarter’s theme, “Undying Hope,” focuses this month on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many evidences confirm what took place. The account of the walk to Emmaus is noted briefly by Mark (16:12, 13), but is reported at some length by Luke. It took place on the afternoon of Resurrection […]