David Faust Beloved preacher Wayne Smith tells about a reporter who went backstage at one of the famous passion plays in Europe. Surprised to find that the cross the actor carried weighed more than 100 pounds, the reporter inquired, “Why don’t you carry something a lot lighter?” The actor replied, “If I didn’t feel […]
In the World–February 19, 2012
By Christy Barritt Jesus Second Most Popular Person in America Abraham Lincoln tops the list of most popular people in America, but Jesus is right behind him. That’s the findings from a recent Public Policy Polling survey. According to the survey, 90 percent of Americans view Jesus favorably. The national survey was taken to see […]
Inheriting Abraham’s promise–The Uniform Lesson for February 19
By Sam E. Stone The Uniform Lesson for February 19 Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians to correct false teaching that had influenced the church. Some insisted that Christians must observe everything in the Old Testament law. This month’s lessons refute this idea. No one can be justified by observing the law […]
Do not fret — Psalm 37
By David Faust Psalm 37 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. . . . Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew […]
Fitting in
By Jacqueline J. Holness As far back as I can recall, Christ has been a part of my culture. When I was a child, I didn’t always want to include Christ in my culture; but as a 6-year-old, choosing was not an option. A Quandary As a first grader at Pathway Christian School in […]
