By Miguel Lara James discussed several types of prayers in James 5:13-18: prayer and joy in adversity, prayer for the sick, the prayer of confession within community, and the prayer of the righteous. Prayer for the Sick James wrote: “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over […]
By Sam E. Stone This month’s theme, “Learning to Pray,” helps us consider the topic of prayer as found in the books of Luke, John, Hebrews, and James. We have already reviewed Jesus’ model for prayer, his prayer for his disciples, and his intercession for us. The letter of James is one of the […]
By Christy Barritt Men Deliberately Flub Housework? Many men deliberately perform poorly when it comes to housework and other chores in order to avoid doing more of the same responsibilities in the future, claimed a study. Conducted by bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb, the study found that 30 percent of men purposely did a bad job […]
By Christy Barritt City Policies May Hurt the Poor A report by the National Coalition for the Homeless claims that a number of myths have led countless cities and towns across the country to wrongly limit food distribution and support for the homeless. The report, “Share No More: The Criminalization of Efforts to Feed People […]
By David Faust Sellouts come in many forms. Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Benedict Arnold defected to the British army. No one admires the ballplayer who takes money to throw a game, the politician who steals from public coffers, or the businessman who cheats shareholders to benefit himself. Satan is a bargainer […]
