By Brian Jennings Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me” (Mark 10:14). His words both invited children and rebuked the disciples shooing away the kids. Jesus loved children, and they loved him back. Jesus loved them, but not just because they were vulnerable, overlooked, or cute. Jesus saw in them what he hoped […]
By David Faust Reducing the size of your army is a strange way to prepare for a fight. After being visited by an angel and then stepping up to lead the Israelites (Judges 6), General Gideon must have been pleased with the 32,000 soldiers at his disposal to fight the overwhelming Midianite army. But God […]
By Lindsey Bell 1.7 Million Kids Die Because of Pollution A new study released by World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.7 million kids die each year because of “polluted environments.” The study included in its definition of “polluted environments” everything from dirty air and water to secondhand smoke. This pollution can lead to fatal […]
By Lindsey Bell Most Pastors Satisfied with Their Marriages A new study by the Barna Group reported that 96 percent of pastors surveyed are satisfied in their marriages. The study noted that this is higher than the general population, in which less than half reported excellent marriages and one-third reported good marriages. Another interesting find: […]
By David Faust The book of Judges tells about a stormy period in Israel filled with conflict and chaos. After Moses and Joshua died, the next generation lapsed into spiritual amnesia, forgot the Lord, and “worshiped various gods of the peoples around them” (Judges 2:12). The Canaanites should have come to the Israelites to learn […]
