By Sam E. Stone Key passages from the book of Ephesians have been considered this month, following the theme, “Victory in Jesus.” Chapter 5 contains guidelines for Christian behavior in a pagan world. Today’s background Scripture begins in v. 15. Even before this, however, Paul warned about dangers such as sexual immorality, impurity, greed, […]
By David Faust Oswald Chambers said, “The surf that distresses the ordinary swimmer produces in the surf-rider the super-joy.” Hardship can make us wiser and deeper, but it feels like a high price to pay. “The testing of your faith produces perseverance” (James 1:3), but honestly, most of us would rather apply that lesson to […]
By Christy Barritt Richest Cities in the U.S. A new report listed the top 10 cities in the United States that have the highest average income. Washington, D.C. topped the list, with an average annual household income of $86,680. Only eight percent of households there live below the poverty line. The report was based […]
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr December 2012 means Christmas and hobbits, and they are more closely connected than you might think. Mid-December marks the premiere of the first of three films based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s popular children’s book, The Hobbit, which will be released over the next year and a half. Tolkien […]
By Jamie Shafer What does God call workplace believers to do? The same thing he tells believers in all sorts of roles and places all over the world to do—follow him. Since the moment a friend put him on the spot and asked him if he wanted to commit his life to Jesus Christ, […]
