By Michael C. Mack 1. When’s the last time you caught a sickness from someone? How did it happen? Do you think it’s possible to transmit your health to a sick person in the same way you can transmit your sickness to a healthy person? Read Haggai 2:10-19. 2. In what ways […]
Church and the Second Amendment
By Jacqueline J. Holness It has been argued that guns are as American as apple pie and baseball. From fuzzy black and white westerns showcasing a swaggering John Wayne to high-definition, full-color, post-apocalyptic flicks featuring a fearless Will Smith, the allure and power of guns and weaponry are the real stars in these movies. […]
The Lesson and Life — for June 15, 2014
By Paul Cole As Christians we want to live holy lives because God commanded us to and because he is holy. Given our best intentions, we find ourselves trying to deal with the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life. How do we regain our holiness and allow […]
In the World — June 8, 2014
By Christy Barritt Minister Hopes to Transform Strip Club into Church A New York City minister is trying to raise $300,000 in order to transform a New York City neighborhood’s last strip club into a church. Reggie Stutzman of Real Life Church in the Bronx believes that God is bringing revival to the city. […]
Trust God’s Promises–The Uniform Lesson for June 8, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Only 38 verses long, Haggai is the second shortest book of the Old Testament (after Obadiah). It is filled with important teaching, however. In last week’s lesson, the prophet Haggai called the people back to their task of rebuilding the temple. They had ignored their responsibility for 16 years! His […]
