By Rhansyl Harris Several years ago I went to a particular gas station because my tank was on E. When I pulled up, I saw the gas sign along with several rows of gas pumps. I had the muchies, so I went inside to grab a Slurpee and some Funions (I love those!). Moreover, to […]
By Dr. Mark Scott The four lessons of October focus on the two most famous apostles (Peter and Paul) giving bold testimony. Three of the lessons focus on Peter’s bold testimony. Peter used Jesus’ “keys” (Matthew 16:19) to open the door of faith to the Jews (Acts 2:1-47). Now Peter, with great help from Philip, […]
By Melissa Wuske Connecting Women to the Church A new study by the Barna Group found that the percentage of women who don’t attend church is growing—alongside the overall decline in church attendance. In 2003, around 33 percent of adults were “unchurched” (hadn’t been to church in the last six months), and 40 percent of […]
By Jamie Shafer “You can still succeed in this country, working as a family and doing something you love,” encouraged P. J. Jonas. She had been praying for a family business for years, and in 2008 it began taking shape in the form of a bar of soap. “With goats in the barn, an idea […]
By Robin Stanley “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people” (Acts 6:8). And opposition arose. Of course it did. Stephen was engaged in a dangerous battle. He’s not alone. Dangerous Territory Mark and Tania Rich had no idea they were living in such danger. […]
