By Jamie Shafer From the first handshake, Lindsay Crane’s smile and friendly demeanor is immediately engaging. It’s easy to see that she is well-suited for her current career at K-LOVE & Air1 Radio Networks. However, her path to this role did include a few stops along the way. Crane grew up in a Christian […]
In the World — January 19, 2014
By Christy Barritt Man Wants Ministry to Return Donations A man who donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to a mission organization is suing to get his money back. Florida businessman Craig Mateer donated $117,000 to World Hope Inc., a ministry run by a Baptist church in Orlando, Florida. He specifically donated the funds […]
A Strange Sort of Joy–Acts 5:29-42
By David Faust A medical school student preparing to become a doctor refuses to receive training about how to perform abortions. As a result, he gets a lower grade in the class—the only time he earns anything less than an A. A young woman falls in love with a handsome boyfriend who says all […]
Understanding Atheists
By Jacqueline J. Holness I honestly believe you can learn lessons from anyone—even atheists. Although it seems in some cities throughout the U.S. that you can find a church on every corner, the truth is, atheism is on the rise. According to “The Global Index of Religiosity and Atheism,” a poll conducted by WIN-Gallup […]
Enlarging Your Circle–The Uniform Lesson for January 19, 2014
By Sam E. Stone The scene described in today’s text takes place in the third year of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Luke 14 begins with him having dinner in the home of a prominent Pharisee. Luke explains that “he was being carefully watched” by his critics. The critics didn’t care about the health of a […]
