Another Look by David Faust Have you discovered the power of the pause? Comedians recognize it. A well-timed pause right before the punch-line makes a story funnier. Musicians, preachers, and actors understand the power of the pause. Writers employ it by adding commas, dashes—and sometimes ellipses . . . . A pause provides a needed […]
The purpose of art, part nine: how to view art
Christians and Culture by Dr. Charlie W. Starr In this final segment of our series on the purpose of art, I’d like us to consider the “how to’s” of experiencing art. How do we read a book to get the most out of it? How do we watch a movie or listen to a song? […]
The Lesson and Life for September 11
by Bill Cook “What should we do?” someone recently asked me. “Should we adopt the children we’ve had with us for a year, or send them on to another home and take in more children to foster parent?” You’ve had questions just as tough lobbed at you—right? How do we make such difficult decisions? I […]
Making right choices – The Uniform Lesson for September 11
by Sam E. Stone Solomon presents instruction as a father to his son throughout the book of Proverbs (see 1:8, 10, 15; 2:1; 3:1, 11, 21). Chapter 4 begins, “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” He then contrasts two possible ways to live. The way of wisdom is straight […]
What was he thinking?
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas Our sixth grade son is intellectually gifted but based on his behavior you wouldn’t know it. He’s not mean spirited, but he just doesn’t think and keeps getting into trouble at school. Last year he brought a knife to school to show his friends. Recently he was suspended […]
