Do you or does someone you love struggle with anxiety? Some Christians experience anxiety because they are not confident they will go to Heaven when they die. When believers are asked if they are saved, many respond tentatively, “I hope so” or “I think so” or “I’m praying God will accept me, though I’m not […]
By Dr. Mark Scott John’s Gospel is rich in metaphor. A key verse in our text today is v. 6: Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them. One would think that Pharisees could understand the protecting love metaphors of gates and sheep, given their culture […]
By David Faust To me, most sheep look pretty much alike. If you’ve seen one wooly even-toed ungulate, you’ve seen them all. Gazing at a flock of ewes, rams, and lambs, most of us wouldn’t be able to tell one from another. An experienced sheepherder, however, can tell them apart. Growing up on a dairy […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: John 10:1-15 1. Is it easy or difficult for you to remember names? What steps could you take to become better at remembering? How do you feel valued when people remember your name? 2. How […]
By Lindsey Bell Sensors Predict Illness Before You Feel Sick Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a study on 60 participants using wearable sensors (such as fitness monitors and smart watches) that are currently available for purchase. Their research led them to conclude that these sensors can now be used to predict illnesses […]
