By Delvin R. Sweeney Some days are naturally memorable. Other days require special effort to make memorable. I remember the thrill and the fear I experienced on our wedding day. We were in a car wreck on the way to the church building, emotions ran high, and we had some family disagreements. Even so, […]
The Lesson and Life — for November 3, 2013
By Delvin R. Sweeney “Does Jesus Care?” The words of the hymn speak to the question the Israelites must have asked during their Egyptian captivity. Dealing with Oppression I am a father to four mostly grown children. Any father whose child has had to deal with bullying can relate to the desire to […]
The Lesson and Life — for October 27, 2013
By Andy Sims On a recent trip I was privileged to baptize five women off the shore of Cuba. You can imagine the thrill. Regular trips to this island country closed to American tourists are a part of my ministry with Lifeline Christian Mission. Still, I never dreamed something like this would happen to […]
The Lesson and Life — for October 20,2013
By Andy Sims I’ve been to my fair share of flea markets, antique malls, and auctions. While they typically sport a grandiose billing (“Come see the Antique Extravaganza!”), they’re all very similar—old stuff the owners hope they can sell to make a buck. It’s still fun to rummage through the dusty stacks of clutter, […]
The Lesson and Life — for October 13, 2013
By Andy Sims I met Santiago on my first trip to Cuba. The house church he leads meets in a converted garage that overflows onto the street. His job as a Havana defense attorney earns the same $30 per month stipend that everyone in that communist country receives. He has a beautiful, young family […]