By Jamie Shafer It’s not unusual for Christians to encounter a career crossroads, a moment when they wonder if they should serve God by making a shift to work in vocational ministry. Although Chris Mindach’s daily job is about helping clients with marketing, he said he is in full-time ministry. “I grew up in a […]
In The World—July 19, 2015
By Melissa Wuske The Ultimate Compact Bible The Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute has created a minute-sized Bible that puts pocket-sized Bibles to shame. Researchers etched the entire Hebrew Bible on a chip the size of a grain of sugar. The engraving was done by an ion beam focused on a silicon wafer coated in a […]
Where you Live—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for July 26, 2015
By Michael C. Mack If someone were to ask you, “Who is God?” how would you respond? Read Micah 7:14-20. What did Micah ask God to do for his people? • How is that in line with God’s nature? • How would you characterize God’s response (v. 15)? • What do you learn about God in verses 16-20? […]
The Lesson and Life for July 19, 2015
By Emily Hill Once our eyes become opened to the injustices in the world, we start to see them everywhere. We are inundated with countless issues and causes, and it is easy to become paralyzed by all the needs around us and lose hope that we can make any kind of difference. That’s a normal […]
Where you Live—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for July 19, 2015
By Michael C. Mack Decide if you agree or disagree with each of these statements: • Religion and relationship are polar opposites. • Proper religion contains a vital element of relationship. • Religious activity is meaningless; a relationship with God is the only thing that matters. • Faith in God without religious activity is worthless. Read Micah 6:3-8. What […]
