By Michael C. Mack 1. Share a time when you intended to do something for someone or visit someone but you had to change your plans. What happened? Read 2 Corinthians 1:23–2:11. 2. After having written his first letter to the Corinthian church as a rather strong, to-the-point set of instructions, how […]
Comfort in Times of Trouble–The Uniform Lesson for August 3, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Last month’s lessons were all based on Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth. This month we study his second letter to the Corinthians. Apparently the apostle wrote his second epistle around AD 55. Some of the false teachers in the church continued to misrepresent him, seeking to diminish […]
It’s Not All Bad –Part 3: Smarter TV Plots
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr I’ve often talked about what’s bad in mass media. In this series I am purposely emphasizing what’s good. And among the good is that plotlines in TV dramas have become more complex and interesting. Television has been called “the plug-in drug” and blamed for the dumbing down of America. […]
Honoring God by Working Well–2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
By David Faust Someone sent me a list of the best things to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk. The suggestions include: • “They told me at the blood bank this might happen.” • “I was meditating on the company’s mission statement and envisioning a new paradigm.” • “Ah, the unique and unpredictable circadian […]
Where You Live — for August 3, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. Give an example of compassion you’ve seen lately. Or describe an example of someone who has given comfort to you. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. 2. How did Paul describe God? Why do you think Paul chose those particular words? 3. Paul described what might be called […]
