By Delvin R. Sweeney If you grew up in a church youth group, you most likely participated in a trust fall—a fun activity where you close your eyes and fall backward, expecting others in the group to catch you. Maybe this helps us understand the trust that Moses asked the Israelites to have in […]
The Lesson and Life — for November 10, 2013
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, […]