By David Faust Psalm 127 America’s Founding Fathers declared their independence from England, but they recognized their dependence on God. The signers of the Declaration of Independence concluded the document by affirming that “with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, […]
In the World — July 1, 2012
By Christy Barritt New Bible Translation Omits “Jesus Christ” The Voice, a new English translation of the Bible released from Thomas Nelson Publishers earlier this year, is meeting with some opposition. The translation omits words like Jesus Christ, angel, and apostle. Instead, Jesus Christ has been replaced with “Jesus the Anointed One” and apostle […]
Making time for fun
By Bev and Phil Haas My spouse and I work full-time jobs, our kids are involved in sports, and the older ones also have part-time jobs of their own. We’re feeling like the most we have in common as a family is that we live at the same address. Can you suggest ways to make […]
Samuel administers justice–The Uniform Lesson for July 1, 2012
By Sam E. Stone Further evidence of God’s desire for justice is found as we move from the patriarchs and judges to the kings. Samuel is a “bridge” figure between the latter two groups. He had a role unique in Hebrew history. He was a prophet (1 Samuel 3:20), but he was also a […]
Climbing higher– Psalm 121
By David Faust Psalms 120 through 134 are known as “Songs of Ascent.” Jewish tradition connected these 15 chapters with the 15 steps of the temple where worshippers stood and sang; but there’s another reason they’re called “Songs of Ascent.” The Israelites sang these psalms as they ascended the hills toward Jerusalem to attend […]
