Another Look by David Faust I admit it. There’s no reason to deny it, hide it, or cover it up. I’m guilty as charged. I believe in God. Not just any God, though. I believe in the Creator described in Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1—the God who designed a universe larger than our textbooks can […]
Another Look by David Faust Known as the Schoolmaster of the Nation, one of the most influential educators in American history was William Holmes McGuffey (1800-1873). While teaching in a one-room school house where his pupils ranged in age from 6 to 21, McGuffey saw the need for textbooks to guide students through different stages […]
by Sam E. Stone Edith Deen wrote, “Ruth, the central figure in the Book of Ruth, is one of the most lovable women in the Bible. And her abiding love embraces the person you would least expect it to, her mother-in-law, Naomi.” In last week’s lesson we saw Ruth’s determination to return with Naomi to […]
Another Look by David Faust Talking with a coworker about plans for an upcoming banquet, I said, “Even if 20 people attend, it will be worthwhile.” She smiled and replied, “I was thinking we should plan for 500 guests.” Evidently I wasn’t thinking big enough. Decades ago a church sold some extra property it owned […]
Christians and Culture by Dr. Charlie W. Starr Good art shows rather than says. It’s not preachy or teachy. It doesn’t have a moment when it says, “And the lesson I’m trying to teach you is . . . .” A great biblical example of this approach appears in the last few chapters of the […]
