By Dan Lentz 1. What is one of your pet peeves and why do you think it became a pet peeve to you? Read Matthew 5:17-26. 2. These verses point out that the spirit of the law is just as important as the letter of the law. What are some areas of the […]
By Sam E. Stone During the first year of his earthly ministry, Jesus delivered what is popularly called “The Sermon on the Mount.” This message was an introduction to the nature and character of his kingdom for all who would follow him. It marks the contrast between the Old Covenant and the New, and is filled […]
By Bob Stacy I remember well the day. My stomach churned and my heart seemed to do cartwheels. I had heard that something I’d said in the previous day’s sermon had really upset her. And she was not only a member of the church, she was a friend. What Should I Do? “What should I […]
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr We’ve been discussing how to experience art: how to look at paintings, sculpture, and architecture and how to read literature. This month we look at how to watch movies and television. “But don’t we already know how to watch TV? Just grab the remote and press the ‘On’ button.” […]
By David Faust Evil sounds harsh to contemporary ears, but sometimes it’s the only word that fits. Child abuse is more than a mistake; it’s evil. Terrorism cannot be justified as a political strategy; it’s evil. Pornography isn’t a joke or an innocuous expression of free speech; it degrades women, shames and enslaves men, and […]
