By Laura McKillip Wood Nate McGlumphry’s life has been a long preparation for overseas ministry. When he was 6 years old he met a missionary named Betty Carlson at his church’s children’s program. Betty worked in the Congo and shared with Nate how there were people in the world who had never heard of God […]
Called to Be Inclusive—The Uniform Lesson for August 27, 2017
By Dr. Mark Scott Years ago we participated in an ordination service for a good ministry friend. The service was held at Broadway Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The preacher was Dr. Marshall Leggett. His text for the Sunday morning message was Acts 10:1–11:18. The opening line of the message was, “That door just keeps […]
Grace Beyond Your Circle—Life Application for August 27, 2017
By David Faust My little long-haired Chihuahua welcomes me at the door when I arrive home with her tail wagging and an excited look on her face. Unfortunately, not everyone I encounter has such a welcoming spirit. Left Out Several years ago my wife, Candy, and I moved into a new neighborhood, and a man […]
Work from Home Mom Tells Stories to Make a Difference
By Lindsey Bell Hannah Kersh tells stories for a living. She does it from a local coffee shop or from her apartment in South Carolina with her baby close by. Though Hannah agrees it is the ideal setup for working as a new mom, she admits there are difficulties. Hannah began her career at See. […]
In The World—August 20, 2017
By Melissa Wuske What Matters Most to Americans In a recent survey, LifeWay Research asked Americans which feelings they avoid, what are their strongest desires, and which goals or directions they value. “Personal freedom” and “respect” were the most common desires (40 and 31 percent), and the most valued directions were “reaching my potential” (51 […]