By Dr. Mark Scott I do not like Samson. Like Esau, he was a sensualist (Hebrews 12:16, 17). He lived by his glands instead of his God. He was a playboy. The Samson narrative in Judges (chapters 13-16) is filled with rebellion, sexual immorality, anger, revenge, disappointment, heartache, and a glimmer of hope. That being […]
Entrepreneurs Encouraging Entrepreneurs
By Jamie Shafer Nikki Carlson and Kailynn Bowling knew that business principles rooted in faith could help to create positive experiences for their clients and a desirable place to work. As word of their success has spread, recently they were named by Entrepreneur Magazine as having one of the Top Company Cultures of 2017. Nikki […]
Those Disturbing Stories—Life Application for June 18, 2017
By David Faust The story of Jephthah contains so many rough edges that it almost hurts to read it. His family life had a rocky start. His mom was a prostitute, so his brothers considered him illegitimate, disinherited him, and drove him away from home (Judges 11:1-3). After settling in a distant land, Jephthah became […]
In The World—June 11, 2017
By Lindsey Bell New Way of Detecting Cancer There’s a new way to detect cancer, but it’s not a medical test like anything you’ve ever seen before. The California Canine Training Center has trained dogs to detect cancer in urine samples through smell. Dierdra McElroy, the head of California Canine, recently shared with Fox News […]
Gideon—The Uniform Lesson for June 11, 2017
By Dr. Mark Scott Damon Runyan said, “The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but that’s the way to bet.” That is, unless you are God. When God is in the equation, swiftness and strength are not necessary. He can make up what anyone lacks. Gideon’s self-confession was […]