The folks at Facebook knew what they were doing when they designed the app’s “Memories” feature. Opening the app to find an event I had posted on that same date a year or more ago routinely brings a smile to my face. We’ve been vacationing as a family for several years now, and around our […]
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Disappointed But Faithful
Life often disappoints. A young man enters the ministry eager to love people, change lives, and build God’s kingdom. In a few short years, however, he grows weary of the unspectacular growth, the conflicts, and the setbacks. He begins to doubt his calling and considers leaving the ministry. A hopeful bride looks longingly into the […]
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Speak Up!
This issue of The Lookout focuses on Philippians, one of Paul’s prison epistles. The underlying theme of the study segments in this issue is speaking: to advance the gospel, to hold out the Word of life, to proclaim Christ’s values, and through our generous giving. So it seemed appropriate to make speaking the focus this […]
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Trust in the Midst of Fear
This issue of The Lookout focuses on trusting Jesus: for protection (the disciples in a storm at sea), for healing (a woman cured of a blood disorder), for salvation (nothing is more valuable than the soul), and for endurance (perseverance in suffering). We’re not guaranteed we won’t have trouble in this world, but we can […]
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What Easter Alters
The final lesson in this issue of The Lookout falls on Easter Sunday. It’s a great way to wrap up the issue and a timely reminder of the importance of the resurrection. When I think about Easter, I think about the many changes we associate with the season. Children change ordinary eggs into colorful works […]