By Sam E. Stone Solomon succeeded his father, King David, as ruler of Israel. Early in his reign, before he built the temple in Jerusalem, he went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices. There he offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar. At Gibeon, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, “Ask […]
Repetition—but not in vain– July 8, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 136 Repetition sounds boring, but it can be a good thing. If a surgeon operates on your heart, you prefer it’s not the first time he wielded a scalpel. When a mechanic tinkers with your car, you’re glad to know he’s worked on other vehicles many times before. Coaches […]
In the World — July 8, 2012
By Christy Barritt Planned Parenthood Promotes 40 Days of Prayer An affiliate of Six Rivers Planned Parenthood in Eureka, California launched a campaign that outraged pro-lifers across the country. The campaign, which took place from March 18 through April 27, was entitled 40 Days of Prayer: Supporting Women Everywhere, and it seemingly mimicked the […]
Healings and health care reform
By Jacqueline J. Holness When I was a student at the University of Georgia, I often saw a white street preacher perched on a wooden platform in the student center courtyard, wildly proclaiming the gospel. I had several reasons for not stopping to listen to what he had to say. My two main reasons […]
David embodies God’s justice–The Uniform Lesson for July 8
By Sam E. Stone God holds the leaders of a nation to a high standard. He expects them to model the justice he himself shows. David began life as a shepherd boy, but he was called to sit on the throne of Israel. Today’s text describes his role and the spirit that marked his […]
