By Melissa Wuske Childcare Costs for Student Parents Nearly 5 million college students in the United States are also parents, including a quarter of all undergraduate students. But balancing school and parenting presents a financial challenge, particularly in regard to paying for childcare. Child Care Aware of America estimates that it can cost up to […]
By Melissa Wuske Minister Inspired by Peanuts Gregory Fryer, a minister in New York City, has a new ministry method inspired by an unlikely source: Lucy from the Peanuts comic strip. Fryer sets up a booth on the sidewalk with a sign that says, “Spiritual help 5¢. The pastor is in.” “I do this for […]
By Mark Scott The Bible is not flat. While all Bible verses are inspired by God, not all verses are created equal. Some verses point more strongly than others toward the big story. God has his own way of highlighting the big things of the book. What is it that makes a Bible passage stand […]
By David Faust In a sermon I mentioned that the shortest verse in the English Bible contains two words and nine letters: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). My point was that even though the verse is very short, it speaks profound truth about Jesus’ empathy and compassion. I made a little joke and said, “If you […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 1. As you think about your own relationship with the Lord, what is different because he intervened in your life? 2. As you consider any challenges and frustrations you currently face, does it […]
