Christians and Cultures by Dr. Tim Woodroof In 1957, a scientist named Curt Richter conducted a series of experiments with rats on the subject of persistence. How much stamina do rats have? How long will they keep going? What helps or hinders their ability to persist? He devised an experiment that could not be conducted […]
Jesus is God’s Son – The uniform Lesson for February 13
by Sam E. Stone Bible students like to guess just where the transfiguration took place. Mark tells us only that it was a high mountain. Jesus and the disciples had been in northern Galilee. This event came about a week after Peter made his good confession near Caesarea Philippi. Some suggest Mt. Tabor as the […]
What are we saying about God?
Another Look by David Faust I believe in God, but I’m dismayed when foolish things are done in his name. I love the church, but sometimes I’m embarrassed by what churches do. Flipping through the TV channels, I ask myself, “If I were not a believer, what would these religious programs tell me about the […]
Learning to communicate
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas I wish my husband would be more willing to share his feelings. Is there something I can do to encourage him to be more open with me? In His Needs Her Needs (Baker, 2001) Dr. Willard Harley lists conversation (#2) and openness (#3) among the top needs of […]
Jesus is the Messiah – The Uniform Lesson for February 6
by Sam E. Stone For the past two months we have focused on the prophecies of Isaiah, offering comfort to God’s people in a difficult time. Now we will study the fulfillment of God’s promise, using excerpts from the Gospel of Mark. John the Baptist had prepared the way for Jesus (Mark 1:2, 3). God […]
