By Jacqueline J. Holness It’s that time again—the end of another year. The last month of any year is an optimum time to reflect on the previous year and plan for the new one. This year was a groundbreaking year for the Supreme Court and religious freedom. Court Rulings In May, the Supreme […]
By Sam E. Stone Of the four Gospel writers, Luke is the one who gave the historical details and setting of Jesus’ birth. With careful research and guided by the Holy Spirit’s inspiration, he recorded the wonderful news of Christ’s birth and how those who first heard about it were encouraged to give glory […]
By Christy Barritt Ebola Outbreak Could Hit 1.4 Million by 2015 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that between 550,000 and 1.4 million people could be infected by Ebola by January if the disease isn’t contained. The World Health Organization confirmed 5,800 cases as of the end of September, which has […]
By Tyler McKenzie It’s AD 14, Jesus will be 20 soon, and Caesar Augustus, the emperor of four decades who was worshipped as divine for establishing a time of unprecedented peace, is dead. Leader shifts leave governments vulnerable, so as the news spread, Rome holds its collective breath. Uncertainty abounds. Will a tyrant claim […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. How well are you prepared for Christmas—physically (home decorations, cooking food)? financially (buying gifts)? emotionally? spiritually? Read Luke 2:8-20. 2. As you read through this narrative, what was the shepherds’ focus at various points, and how did it change? 3. Describe the responses of the angels, […]
