By Jerry Borton What do you think of when you hear the word worship? For most of us, it is the time we spend singing in church. Or if we are really “spiritual,” we think of worship as the entire service. Worship is the process of ascribing value to something. Most of us, if […]
In the World — March 9, 2014
By Christy Barritt Police Officer Gives Sweatshirt to Homeless Man A New York City police officer was patrolling Manhattan’s East Side when he saw a man who was homeless, Robert William, on the sidewalk. The temperature outside that day was sub-freezing, and William’s boots had gotten wet. When the officer saw him, William was […]
Peter’s Report–The Uniform Lesson for March 16, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Two passages form the basis of today’s study. The first is from Psalm 110, one of the most quoted psalms in the New Testament. It points readers to the coming Messiah. The other text is part of Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost, where the fulfillment of Old Testament […]
Faith That Faces Facts–Romans 4
By David Faust Mindless Christianity isn’t biblical Christianity. The foundational rule of the Old Testament stated, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5). Jesus called this commandment the most important precept in all of God’s law—but he added, love God […]
The Lesson and Life — for March 16, 2014
By Jerry Borton I was born with Cerebral Palsy and now use a power wheelchair. I am thankful for the laws that require public places to reserve parking spaces that can accommodate my van and wheelchair lift. My thankful attitude goes south quickly when I come upon a car parked in a handicapped space […]
