By David Faust Psalm 118 Cook a meal, and minutes later hungry diners will consume the fruit of your labors. Build a stone wall, and others will admire your work a century from now. It’s hard work—and an art—to lay bricks and stones. A stone wall adds character and curb appeal to a property’s landscape. […]
In the World — May 27, 2012
By Christy Barritt Wrongful Birth Lawsuit in Favor of Parents An Oregon couple was recently awarded $2.9 million in a “wrongful birth” lawsuit. The Portland couple claimed they would have aborted their Down syndrome baby if doctors had not been “negligent” in their prenatal care. The couple argued that they continued their pregnancy based on […]
Once upon a prison
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr The surprise hit of the 2011-12 television season was Sunday night’s Once Upon a Time. It is literally half fantasy and half realistic mystery because it takes place in two worlds: a fantasyland where all our favorite storybook characters live and a town in Maine where those characters have […]
I am the way, the truth, and the life–The Uniform Lesson for May 27
By Sam E. Stone Some Bible students have pointed out that while John 13 contains a narrative and a dialogue, chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17 each have a central theme. The predominant note in John 14 is conflict. The setting for this week’s lesson text is the night Jesus was betrayed. After instituting […]
To God be the glory– May 20, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 115 Some pride is healthy and appropriate. At the end of a hard day’s work a laborer feels the satisfaction of a job well done. A fifth-grader smiles at her grade card because her extra effort in class has been rewarded. A newly baptized believer embraces the dignity and […]
