By Jacqueline J. Holness One of my favorite movies is Forrest Gump, because in some ways, I’ve always felt like the underdog—partly because I was known as a geek in my childhood. (Don’t worry. I won’t be discussing my “inner child.”) Forrest Gump, a slow-witted man played adeptly by Tom Hanks, is the quintessential example […]
The Lesson and Life — for October 14, 2012
By Sheila S. Hudson Forty-four years ago, I uttered “until death we do part.” I had no idea what that vow meant. I didn’t anticipate the saints God would bring into my life to help me navigate through the waters of matrimony and ministry. What they would teach me is that people don’t change, […]
Where You Live — for October 14, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. What is your typical response when someone harshly questions the words you say? • Anger: How dare anyone question me? • Rejection: Because I am doubted, I am not loved. • Indifference: I couldn’t care less what others think or say. • Reflection: I wonder why people would question me […]
Stephen is faithful to death–The Uniform Lesson for October 14, 2012
By Sam E. Stone In last week’s lesson Luke introduced Stephen (Acts 6:8-15; 7:1, 2a, 22, 44a, 45b-49). Today’s text follows that passage immediately. After summarizing key parts of the Jews’ history, Stephen confronted his accusers with what they had done to the Messiah. Rather than defending himself against their accusations, he warned […]
Justice for all?–Ecclesiastes 5-9
By David Faust C. S. Lewis wisely counseled, “Don’t use words too big for the subject. Don’t say ‘infinitely’ when you mean ‘very’; otherwise you’ll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.” It’s no exaggeration, however, to speak of the Lord as an infinitely just God. He always […]
