By Jacqueline J. Holness While listening to a talk radio program, the idea for this column presented itself. A Christian caller criticized the Christian host, saying that he seemed to favor Muslims over Christians. By the end of the ping-pong, vitriolic exchange, the caller put all Christians into one category and all Muslims into another. […]
By Sam E. Stone Last week we considered the first half of 1 Corinthians 12, and this week we will study the last half of the chapter. J. W. McGarvey wrote, “In the early church the Spirit of God . . . endowed certain members with miraculous gifts . . . As gifts were bestowed […]
By Bev and Phil Haas I’m having a terrible time controlling our son’s tantrums. They were annoying when he was 2. I can’t imagine what he will be like in a few more years. He’s a little better when I get my husband involved. What can I do before we both lose it? Ah, yes, […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Share a time when your parent (or a parental figure in your life) encouraged you or affirmed your talents or gifts in some way. Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. 2. What was the context for Paul discussing spiritual gifts? What seems to have been going on in this church at the […]
By Christy Barritt Failing School Revitalized by Church A public school in inner-city Portland, Oregon, was once on the short list to be shut down because of frequent gang violence. It was one of the most underperforming schools in the state. But because of a church, Roosevelt High School has been transformed and is now […]
