By Dr. Mark Scott Jesus was a worker of wonders. He worked miracles for several reasons. He wanted to prove who he was (Mark 2:10). He wanted to demonstrate that the kingdom had come (Matthew 12:28). He wanted to show compassion (Mark 8:2). He wanted to reward faith (Matthew 15:28). He wanted to fulfill prophecy […]
By Jamie Shafer Over the past few decades, the public education system in America has removed many of the faith-related practices and terms from its programs. For Christians who remember a time when prayer took place in the classroom before lunch or when kids sang “Silent Night” at the annual Christmas program, these changes in […]
By David Faust Recently I talked with a young woman who visited our church at the invitation of her friend. She was curious about what it means to become a Christian, so I talked with her about Jesus. After explaining about his death on the cross, I said, “And three days later, he came back […]
By Melissa Wuske The Impact of the Self-Employed Workforce Many people picture massive corporations as the driving force of employment in the United States, but according to a Pew Research study, self-employed people provide a significant share of jobs—10 percent of U.S. workers are self-employed, and they employ an additional 20 percent of the workforce; […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the most joyful wedding and reception you’ve attended? What made it so good? Read John 2:1-12. 2. Imagine you were one of the servants who witnessed this entire event. What would you discuss with your fellow servants later? 3. How did the water in the pots remind people […]
