This issue of The Lookout presents the second of a three-part study series based on the book of Genesis. The theme of the study is “God With You,” highlighting God’s faithfulness to his children in instances of failure (Adam and Eve), in seasons of blessing (Jacob), in periods of oppression (Joseph), and in times of […]
Perhaps you’ve noticed something different about this issue of The Lookout. I’m referring to the size of the publication, of course. When we relaunched The Lookout last year, we chose to publish it in a size comparable to the size of a standard Bible. That change has served its purpose well. However, in our ongoing […]
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us” (Matthew 1:22, 23). Long before his birth, the name Immanuel was given to Jesus by the prophet Isaiah. […]
“Be all you can be.” The U.S. Army introduced this popular recruitment slogan in 1980 and kept it in service for more than 20 years. It worked well for them, and why not? What ambitious, career-minded young adult doesn’t want to achieve his or her potential? It’s a good slogan for the church too. What […]
I grew up in a small town in the Midwest and there’s a lot I don’t know about farming. But I do know this. Farming is a partnership, a joint venture between the farmer and God. The farmer works hard to prepare the soil and plant the seed. From that point on, though, he is […]
