by Sam E. Stone Bible students like to guess just where the transfiguration took place. Mark tells us only that it was a high mountain. Jesus and the disciples had been in northern Galilee. This event came about a week after Peter made his good confession near Caesarea Philippi. Some suggest Mt. Tabor as the […]
What are we saying about God?
Another Look by David Faust I believe in God, but I’m dismayed when foolish things are done in his name. I love the church, but sometimes I’m embarrassed by what churches do. Flipping through the TV channels, I ask myself, “If I were not a believer, what would these religious programs tell me about the […]
Learning to communicate
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas I wish my husband would be more willing to share his feelings. Is there something I can do to encourage him to be more open with me? In His Needs Her Needs (Baker, 2001) Dr. Willard Harley lists conversation (#2) and openness (#3) among the top needs of […]
Jesus is the Messiah – The Uniform Lesson for February 6
by Sam E. Stone For the past two months we have focused on the prophecies of Isaiah, offering comfort to God’s people in a difficult time. Now we will study the fulfillment of God’s promise, using excerpts from the Gospel of Mark. John the Baptist had prepared the way for Jesus (Mark 1:2, 3). God […]
You don’t need to be a big dog
Another Look by David Faust My wife and I are the proud owners of a little dog. Our pint-sized long-haired Chihuahua is so small I can carry her in the palm of my hand. Full-grown, she weighs four pounds, six ounces. You know you own a small dog when she has to wear a bell […]