By Jacqueline J. Holness Today is National Grandparents Day. I must admit I have never observed this day although in 1979 President Jimmy Carter designated the first Sunday after Labor Day as a day to celebrate grandparents. According to his proclamation, available on the website for The American Presidency Project, the rationale behind this designation […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Cutting a Covenant A covenant is “cut”—literally. In fact, the Greek word for circumcision actually means “cut around.” Choosing a rainbow as a sign (last week’s lesson) is one thing, but circumcision? It does seem like an odd sign for a covenant, but maybe it is more profound than first thought. […]
By Brian Jennings How do I find friends? This month’s question was asked by a fifth grader. She’s moved to a new neighborhood and new school this year. She wants to know how she’ll make new friends. This same question is on the minds of many adults too. And tragically, some adults have forgotten they […]
By David Faust God had several surprises in store for Abraham, and the faithful patriarch was willing to tackle every item on the checklist. Move to a foreign land? Check. Believe that your aging, infertile wife will have a baby boy? Check. Trust that through your offspring God will bless all nations on the earth? […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Genesis 17:1-14 1. What impresses you most about Abraham’s faith? 2. Has the Lord ever asked you to do something that, humanly speaking, doesn’t make sense? If so, how did you respond? 3. How is […]
