By David Faust Only a few English words start with the letter X, but one of them has been in the news frequently in recent months. Each year Dictionary.com selects a Word of the Year “that embodies a major theme resonating deeply in the cultural consciousness over the prior 12 months.” The Word of the […]
Dying for Something New—Life Application for April 16, 2017
By David Faust Who first looked at a lobster and said, “You know, I bet that would taste good”? Who was the first beachcomber to pry open an oyster and exclaim, “Mmm, that looks yummy”? We take guitars and violins for granted, but who first discovered that strings tightly stretched across a wooden frame could […]
In The World—April 9, 2017
By Melissa Wuske Help for Young Adults with Autism Clay Heighten and Debra Caudy’s 19-year-old son, Jon, has autism and requires supportive care. As a result, the couple, both retired medical professionals, are starting a community in Dallas for young people like their son, so that they can live in an environment that meets their […]
What Do You Believe?
By Jacqueline J. Holness Doubt in the major tenets of the Christian faith is nothing new. We only have to look back to Thomas in the Bible, arguably the most famous skeptic in history, to see an illustration of doubt. Thomas said, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger […]
Victorious Love—The Uniform Lesson for April 16, 2017
By Dr. Mark Scott God’s victorious love unites with his resurrection power to bring life out of death. Out of the watery chaotic mass of the earth God brought light (Genesis 1:2, 3). Out of the death of Egyptian bondage God brought a new people (Exodus 14:30, 31). Out of the Babylonian exile God brought […]