The Downs and Ups of Parenting Your Children By Roger Edwards My first parental act was bending over to pick up my newborn son. I was in the delivery room, and Josh was bundled in my wife’s arms. The nurse …
INVIGORATE YOUR PRAYERS WITH A FOCUS ON GOD’S MAJESTY. I was late. I had stopped to get a vanilla latte and was now rushing into the Bible conference. The gymnasium was packed, and I grabbed the last spot on the …
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? —Ps. 113:4-6 …
Rules for Engagement: Getting at the Heart of the Questions “How can you believe in a God that you can’t see, hear, or touch?” my friend asked. Without waiting for an answer, he continued: “I’m not saying the idea of …
You GOTTA have the “WANT TO” Mr. Hammerstein was my ninth-grade basketball coach. Because he acted like an ex-marine sergeant and his head was shaped like a sledgehammer, we called him The Hammer (never to his face, of course). For …
Many of God’s unique attributes are displayed in Jesus. Let’s consider several. Omnipotence. In the following passages, how is Jesus’ power shown?Mt. 8:23-27 Jn. 2:1-11 Omniscience. What do the following verses reveal about Jesus’ knowledge? Jn. 1:47-50 Jn. 4:13-19 Authority. …
By Clinton Arnold A few years ago, a handful of students from our church asked people on a local university campus, “Who do you think Jesus is?” Most supposed that Jesus was a great moral teacher or a famous prophet. …
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By Christy Tennant As I’ve prepared for a two month international trip this summer, I’ve been conscious of the potential impact of my absence on the five women I disciple. We’ve been meeting weekly for more than a year. I’ve …
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The seriousness of sin requires a serious solution. by Clinton Arnold There are many biblical words that form our vocabulary of salvation. These words describe the many facets of Jesus’ accomplishment for us in His life, death, resurrection, and His ongoing …
For a long time I couldn’t understand why God didn’t get me out of prison. I’d been faithful to Him for years. I went to all the chapel programs, sang in the choir, and attended Bible study regularly. I …