By David Faust According to a thought-provoking Chinese proverb, when you have made it 90 percent down the path, you’re halfway to your destination. Often the hardest part of a task is bringing it to full completion rather than settling for “almost” or “good enough.” In business meetings and personal conversations it’s tempting to settle […]
Obeying God’s Law—The Uniform Lesson for October 15, 2017
By Dr. Mark Scott Obedience is not Testament specific. Both the Old and New Testaments call God’s people to obey. The Old Testament contains at least 613 commands to obey. The New Testament contains well over 1,000 commands to obey. Obedience is a response to redemption (Exodus 20:2). Obedience helps us learn the mind of […]
Coming to Terms with Fake News
By Jacqueline J. Holness As a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, I find the rise of fake news repugnant. The term fake news created a cultural firestorm when it rose in relevance during the 2016 presidential election and its effects continue to reverberate a year […]
In The World—October 1, 2017
By Melissa Wuske Why Francis Chan Left His Church In 2010, Francis Chan left the megachurch he founded. In a recent talk, he shared with Facebook employees about his decision. “According to the Bible, every single one of these people has a supernatural gift that’s meant to be used for the body,” Chan said. “5,000 […]
Underdog?
By Brian Jennings How can I encourage people who are dealing with disadvantages? Pete’s legs aren’t shaped right. He has to wear clunky braces on them, walking is laborious, and he has a tough time making friends. It seems like the deck is stacked against him. He’s an underdog. School has never come easy for […]