By Mark Scott God made covenants regarding creation (rainbow), about days (Sabbath), in bodies (circumcision), and within the spiritual parts of bodies (heart)—all last month’s lessons. But he also made covenants with individuals (Abram and David) and with groups of people (ancient Israel and post-exilic Israel)—this month’s lessons. The God of the Bible loves to […]
In The World—September 17, 2017
By Melissa Wuske Turkish Christian Kept from His Daughter Byram is a Christian who grew up as a Muslim in Turkey. Now, as a result of his faith, his wife won’t allow him to see their daughter. Byram came to faith as a student in the United States. On a visit back to Turkey with […]
Whispers in the Wind—Life Application for September 24, 2017
By David Faust Wind is commonplace. You barely give it a thought when a gentle summer breeze cools your skin, or when 20-mile-per-hour winds make a tall tree sway. Wind is powerful. Harness it and you can generate electricity and fly a kite, balloon, or plane. A calm breeze soothes our bodies and minds, while […]
Superintendent Spreads Hope to Students and Staff
By Lindsey Bell When my oldest child started school, I was nervous. Would he make friends? What if someone broke his heart or didn’t include him? I was accustomed to spending nearly every moment with him, so this was an adjustment for both of us. Like many moms and dads, I worried about sending my […]
Spirit-Filled Heart—The Uniform Lesson for September 24, 2017
By Dr. Mark Scott A chiasm (or chiasmus) is a literary device named after the Greek letter “chi,” which looks like an “X.” A chiasm is a crosswise arrangement writing style of words or concepts that repeats things in reverse order to achieve memory and emphasis. The main idea occurs at the point at which […]