By David Faust On rainy days I wear a tan-colored raincoat. It’s a little too big and somewhat out of style. (Remember the one worn by Peter Falk as the TV character Columbo?) I figure raincoats are meant to keep you dry, not to make a fashion statement. But I value that coat for […]
By Christy Barritt Dating Preferences in 2014 The “2014 State of Dating in America” report was released in January. The study, done by the online dating communities Christian Mingle and JDate, highlighted some interesting new insights into modern dating. Their findings showed that poor hygiene was the number one deal breaker for both men […]
By Dan Lentz 1. If you had your choice, which would you prefer? • planting a garden in the spring • having a picnic on a warm summer day • taking a stroll through the woods in the fall • sitting in front of a crackling fire in the winter Read Isaiah 53:3-8; Luke 24:25-27, 44-47. […]
By Sam E. Stone Chapters 42–53 of Isaiah contain what are called the “Servant Songs.” Isaiah 53 (perhaps the most familiar of them) is quoted six times in the New Testament. It describes not only the ministry of Jesus but his death and burial as well. The fulfillment of these very prophecies is noted […]
By Keith Short It was an early morning stroll along the beach. It was one of those quiet mornings, nothing really happening, and it seemed as if all was fine. Our conversation was mostly small talk. We were not planning anything special. You know how it goes: “What do you think we should do […]
