By T. R. Robertson Christians in 21st century America have a reputation for being easily offended. Unfortunately, we’ve done a lot to earn it. Even worse, our thin-skinned approach to life is weakening our witness. Does our hyper-sensitivity achieve the purposes of God? Or does it actually hinder rather than further his mission? Read […]
By Peggy Park “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. . . . For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore” (Psalm 133:1, 3). Maintaining unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ can present quite a challenge; however, unity can be maintained in the face […]
By Steve Wyatt “One of us is wrong . . .” An offense has happened. Right out of the gate, battle lines get drawn. I’m on one side because I believe that the one who is wrong is you. And you’re on the other side, equally convinced that the one who is wrong is […]
By Dr. Candace Wood The 12 Israelite spies who were sent by Moses to get a sneak peak of the promised land are an interesting lot (Numbers 13–14). What a tremendous honor for each of them to be selected to represent his tribe. What an awesome responsibility with which they were entrusted. Their discoveries […]
By Arlene R. Graber In 1850, agriculture in the south of the United States was booming while manufacturing and commerce flourished in the north. In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, a young boy took advantage of both and eventually became a multimillionaire. In Sunday school he discovered how a tiny seed would grow and prosper if nurtured […]
