By Sam E. Stone This lesson continues our study of highlights from the book of Hebrews. The early chapters clearly demonstrate ways in which the New Covenant is superior to the Old. The letter was written to urge Christians to remain faithful. Today we are reminded that, like a good parent, the Lord […]
In the World — September 9, 2012
By Christy Barritt Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Decency Standards The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Communication Commission can enforce decency standards on the airwaves, but they also threw out fines and sanctions imposed by the FCC for prior offenses. The case, which has been going through the court system since […]
Christ is the key
By Jacqueline J. Holness I love America. I love that our country is expansive enough that we can drive for days courtesy of our national highway system without traveling the breadth of our borders. I love that we are free to say whatever we want and to protest injustices. I love that we are a […]
Faith gives assurance–The Uniform Lesson for September 9, 2012
By Sam E. Stone The original recipients of the letter to the Hebrews were evidently Jewish Christians. Some of these believers were slacking in their service, even turning back to the Old Covenant under which they had been raised. This book was designed to show the superiority of the New Covenant, and to motivate […]
Hard but necessary actions–Proverbs 20-22
By David Faust Author John Maxwell advises leaders to focus 70 percent of their time and energy on developing their strengths, 25 percent on doing new things, and 5 percent on areas of weakness. Successful leaders do hard things that others avoid. They take necessary actions for the overall good, even when those actions […]
