By Dr. Mark Scott Obedience is not Testament specific. Both the Old and New Testaments call God’s people to obey. The Old Testament contains at least 613 commands to obey. The New Testament contains well over 1,000 commands to obey. Obedience is a response to redemption (Exodus 20:2). Obedience helps us learn the mind of […]
Coming to Terms with Fake News
By Jacqueline J. Holness As a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, I find the rise of fake news repugnant. The term fake news created a cultural firestorm when it rose in relevance during the 2016 presidential election and its effects continue to reverberate a year […]
In The World—October 1, 2017
By Melissa Wuske Why Francis Chan Left His Church In 2010, Francis Chan left the megachurch he founded. In a recent talk, he shared with Facebook employees about his decision. “According to the Bible, every single one of these people has a supernatural gift that’s meant to be used for the body,” Chan said. “5,000 […]
Evaluation Questions for October 8, 2017
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Exodus 19:16-25 1. In what ways do you show reverence for God? 2. What signs of irreverence do you see in our culture today? What signs of irreverence do you recognize in yourself? 3. The […]
Underdog?
By Brian Jennings How can I encourage people who are dealing with disadvantages? Pete’s legs aren’t shaped right. He has to wear clunky braces on them, walking is laborious, and he has a tough time making friends. It seems like the deck is stacked against him. He’s an underdog. School has never come easy for […]