By Lindsey Bell 1.7 Million Kids Die Because of Pollution A new study released by World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.7 million kids die each year because of “polluted environments.” The study included in its definition of “polluted environments” everything from dirty air and water to secondhand smoke. This pollution can lead to fatal […]
By Lindsey Bell Most Pastors Satisfied with Their Marriages A new study by the Barna Group reported that 96 percent of pastors surveyed are satisfied in their marriages. The study noted that this is higher than the general population, in which less than half reported excellent marriages and one-third reported good marriages. Another interesting find: […]
By David Faust The book of Judges tells about a stormy period in Israel filled with conflict and chaos. After Moses and Joshua died, the next generation lapsed into spiritual amnesia, forgot the Lord, and “worshiped various gods of the peoples around them” (Judges 2:12). The Canaanites should have come to the Israelites to learn […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text Judges 4:1-10 1. What are your core convictions—the bedrock beliefs you would never give up no matter the cost? 2. When is the last time you demonstrated courage? Have you prayed for courage recently? 3. […]
By Laura McKillip Wood Eugene Peterson calls a life of discipleship “a long obedience in the same direction.” If anyone embodies this quote, Dr. Mark Huddleston and his wife, Martha, do. Called into ministry at a young age, they served first in the mountains of East Tennessee. During this time, Mark also continued his education, […]
