By Bev and Phil Haas I often hear about the importance of boosting a child’s self-esteem. But how can we accomplish that without making our children self-absorbed? Self-esteem is a psychological term used to reflect a person’s overall evaluation of his or her own worth. Our self-esteem then refers to what we think […]
By Sam E. Stone Jesus had told his disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to them (John 14:15-17). Today’s lesson tells when that occurred. It happened on the Day of Pentecost, immediately following his resurrection. Pente means 50th. Pentecost was observed on the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week. At […]
By David Faust Today most cars shift gears automatically, but drivers who grew up prior to 1970 remember manual transmissions. Eventually it became second nature, but at first it was difficult to shift gears. Everything had to synchronize. Left foot on the clutch. Right foot on the accelerator. Right hand on the stick. Lots […]
By Bob Russell The resurrection of Jesus Christ occurred nearly 2,000 years ago. Yet the reality of Easter underscores two relevant principles that should dramatically impact our lives every day. Ultimate Hope Life after death is a realistic promise. Since the will to live is arguably the strongest human instinct, there is no […]
By David Faust My dad died on St. Patrick’s Day in 2011. His death wasn’t surprising, for he had been sick for several years. Yet, when I heard the final word about his passing, my first reaction was a flash of anger—not toward anyone in particular. I just felt a keen sense of loss. […]
