By Bev and Phil Haas I’m finally admitting it—I worry about my kids. My husband says I worry way too much and should dial it back. So I’m looking for ways to stop worrying. Got any suggestions? The truth is, we live in perilous times, and many people, especially parents, are experiencing high levels of […]
Questions and Activities for Small Groups By Michael C. Mack 1. Which of the following do you think is a good maxim to live by? Why? • “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” • “Beauty is only skin deep.” • “Beauty is God’s handwriting.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson • “There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.” —Conrad […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is your favorite romantic movie? Why do you like it? Read Genesis 29:15-30. 2. What movie title would you give to this account? • When Jacob Met Rachel . . . and Leah (and Zilpah and Bilhah) • The Laban Bunch (“Rachel, Rachel, Rachel”) • Dysfunctional Family Ties • Fooled for Love • How to […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life” (English Standard Version). Who has not known the agony of waiting? Waiting seems like forever. But a laser focus on a strong goal helps us endure any delay. That is what Jacob found […]
By Laura McKillip Wood Christian work in India has a long history, including such well-known missionaries as Amy Carmichael, Mother Theresa, and William Carey. Much of the work has focused on humanitarian relief and social services. In recent years, Christians in this large and diverse country have begun to see the need for new direction […]
