By David Faust Psalm 51 It must have felt like the worst day of his life. And he already had faced a lot of rough days. There was the day when he watched sheep in the field while his brothers auditioned before Samuel to learn God’s choice for king. There was the day […]
The Lesson and Life–March 4, 2012
By Jennifer Taylor The National Center for Education Statistics recently reported that just one year at a private university averages $35,000. Even public colleges can cost more than $10,000 each year. Despite these rising costs, millions of students attend college classes. Others watch online videos or listen to podcasts. We are a culture that […]
In the World–March 4, 2012
By Christy Barritt Military Divorce Rates on the Rise The Defense Department released statistics confirming that the overall military divorce rate is increasing as part of a continued upward trend since 2001. Since 2001—when operations started in Afghanistan—the divorce rate among military couples has risen from 2.6 percent in 2001 to 3.7 percent in […]
Being an advocate for your child at church
By Bev and Phil Haas I don’t think my daughter is getting what she needs at church. We’ve been at our church for 10 years and really don’t want to leave, but I’m not sure what else we can do. Any suggestions before we start looking? We suggest that you take on a […]
Where You Live–February 26, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. In addition to the church, what institution or organization has been a model of stability in your opinion? 2. Have you ever had a “pillar” of your world fail you (perhaps a business venture that failed or a respected leader who fell from grace)? What was that like for […]
