Christians and Cultures by Dr. Charlie Starr Religious influence on American culture is not what it used to be; in fact, we often say ours is a “secular” culture. I knew politics had lost its major influence on culture when Bill Clinton appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show in 1991 wearing sunglasses and playing […]
Wounded for our transgressions – The Uniform Lesson for January 30
by Sam E. Stone Isaiah 53 is the most quoted section from the Old Testament prophets in all the New Testament. An example of the importance of this chapter is found in Acts 8 when Philip converted the Ethiopian official. An angel of the Lord instructed Philip to approach his chariot and stay near […]
Light for the Gentiles – The Uniform Lesson for January 23
by Sam E. Stone Isaiah prophesied about 700 years before Jesus came to earth. With powerful, persuasive, and poignant phrases he clearly described the Messiah and his kingdom. This month’s lessons consider several of his inspired messages. Today’s text (Isaiah 49) contains another of the “Servant Songs.” It shows Christ’s mission to the people of […]
Litterbugs and love-bugs
Another Look David Faust May I share with you a pleasant memory and a pet peeve? First the pet peeve: littering. Why does anyone find it acceptable to toss bottles and fast-food wrappers on the ground? According to a survey conducted for Keep America Beautiful, it costs an estimated $11 billion per year to clean […]
Teen pregnancy
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas A teenage friend of our daughter is pregnant. The parents are beside themselves. We’re wondering what we can do to make sure our own daughter avoids the same path as her friend. Nearly half of all babies born in the United States are born to unwed mothers and […]
