Another Look by David Faust Christ arose, and so does church attendance on Easter Sunday. Most Sundays two-thirds of the residents of the United States and Canada sleep in and stay away, but on Easter millions of the slumbering majority get up—and even dress up—to go to a house of worship. Who will attend your […]
Teaching our kids to make good choices
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas Growing up I made some choices that negatively impacted my life. I wish I had learned how to make better choices as a kid. We want our children to make good choices. What can we do to help them? The ability to make good choices is one of […]
Be like Jesus – The Uniform Lesson for May 1
by Sam E. Stone This week’s topic concludes the unit, “Reasons for Praise.” We have been reminded to “remember Christ” and “remember the warnings” (of Scripture) as we “praise the Lord” and “go and tell.” In the following weeks we will look at John’s vision of worship (in the book of Revelation). Paul’s epistle to […]
Which way is up?
Another Look by David Faust Poor Thomas. His name has become synonymous with wavering, questioning faith. We label him Doubting Thomas despite the fact that it’s reasonable to ask for evidence before believing, and despite the fact that the rest of the disciples had their doubts too. Thomas wasn’t alone in his skepticism. The other […]
The purpose of art: part four: beauty and glory
Christians and Culture by Dr. Charlie W. Starr Beauty appeals to the imagination. In part that means it appeals to our senses (like sight and sound). One of the qualities of good art is that it shows rather than tells. Art doesn’t tell us that we should be brave. It shows us courage so profound […]