By Melissa Wuske What Matters Most to Americans In a recent survey, LifeWay Research asked Americans which feelings they avoid, what are their strongest desires, and which goals or directions they value. “Personal freedom” and “respect” were the most common desires (40 and 31 percent), and the most valued directions were “reaching my potential” (51 […]
By David Faust In sports we celebrate surprising comebacks when losing teams come from behind and win. Business leaders pursue positive turnarounds so failing companies can thrive and become profitable again. One of history’s most remarkable turnarounds is the transformation of Saul of Tarsus. Blinded on the road to Damascus, he fell to the ground […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness Tired of being the only virgin in her circle of friends, at age 17 Yvonne Orji determined that by the time she was 18, she would be sexually active. However, her plans changed after being invited to a Bible study on the campus of George Washington University, where she heard the […]
By Melissa Wuske Hope Amidst Threats Xavier Gonzalez has been pastoring a church in an impoverished, remote region of Columbia for 12 years. Before he decided to plant the church, others warned him: “That’s a violent place. There are paramilitaries there, and they are going to kill you.” Gonzalez simply responded, “God gave me an […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Acts 6:1-8 1. What is your personal opinion about the preaching you are hearing these days? What is good about it? What do you wish were different about it? 2. Can you think of two […]
