By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the biggest obstacle you’ve faced in your life? Have you overcome it? If so, how? Read Mark 16:1-8. 2. What obstacles, literal and figurative, did the women face throughout this narrative? 3. What faith do you see displayed in these women? (Though the women were afraid, they […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 16:1-8 By Jonathan Underwood Many people long for a second chance—an opportunity to put their flawed past behind them. That’s what the gospel of grace is all about: putting our past behind us and achieving a new future. From the morning of the resurrection, we can see that God was putting […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Our celebrations of Easter can be pretty bland. Easter eggs, chocolate, and lilies are not very threatening. But the first Easter was scary. If Jesus was alive, then life could not continue as usual. The resurrection is a historical fact. Faith in the resurrected Jesus begins with the acceptance of eyewitness […]
By Jamie Shafer Walking life’s journey can be difficult, especially when we go alone. We all need fellow travelers to join us. When our challenges disrupt the course of our everyday lives, it’s easy to feel lost and hopeless. Katie Lindner, a Doctoral Psychology Intern at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps […]
By Melissa Wuske Teen Bible Reading Today A survey of practicing Protestant teens yields encouraging results about teens’ relationship with the Bible, says the American Bible Society and Barna Group. About 75 percent say they read the Bible at least once a week and 91 percent hear the Bible read each week in worship services. […]
