By David Faust My wife asked our 7-year-old granddaughter, “Kayla, do you think I’m old?” Kayla pondered for a moment and then replied, “Medium old.” You have to admire my granddaughter’s knack for diplomacy. As Robert Frost observed, “A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.” […]
In the World –March 25, 2012
By Christy Barritt Parties Unite in Dissatisfaction with Government The latest Gallup annual governance survey shows that a majority of both Republicans and Democrats are unhappy with the federal government and the way it’s handling business in Washington. According to the poll, 65 percent of Democrats and 92 percent of Republicans are unhappy with […]
What we can learn from mythology
Dr. Charlie W. Starr Among our favorite stories are some we call “mythological.” Our culture is currently fascinated with new myths about werewolves and vampires (Twilight), and with classical myths about ancient Western gods (Clash of the Titans, Thor, Immortals). Five Percy Jackson and the Olympians books followed by two spinoff series are currently […]
Nicodemus learns of new birth–The Uniform Lesson for March 25
By Sam E. Stone Early in his Gospel, John introduces the reader to a Pharisee named Nicodemus. He is mentioned only in John’s Gospel—but here he is seen on three occasions (3:1-10; 7:50-52; l9:39). The Pharisees tried to strictly observe the Law of Moses. Jesus referred to him as “Israel’s teacher” (3:10), suggesting the […]
God’s love for all nations
By David Faust Have you heard the slogan “Think globally, act locally”? The Lord does that all the time. Many New Testament texts highlight the church’s global mission. “Go into all the world.” “Make disciples of all nations.” “You are Christ’s ambassadors.” Numerous missionary passages appear in the Old Testament as well, including Psalm […]
