Mature Living
Praying for Our Nation – Special Focus Session – A Light on a Hill
A Light on a Hill How can Christians have a biblical witness in a politically crazy world? by PATRICK SCHREINER WASHINGTON, LIKE ALL other governing systems, pursues the devotion of its citizens. That is not all bad. We should have a certain loyalty to the nation in which we reside if they are punishing the […]
Read MoreMore Than a Sidekick – Session 6 – Comeback Stories
Comeback Stories God’s plans are not upset by our setbacks. by JOHN MEADOR I’VE DISCOVERED an amazing thing about the greatest people of the Bible. Reading their stories, I saw a common theme. Many of them believed God was done with them. They felt their actions, circumstances, or age had left them without purpose or […]
Read MoreMore Than a Sidekick – Session 5 – All the Way
All the Way What does it mean to finish well? by MIRIAM NEFF WHAT COMES to your mind when you hear the word finish? I remember running in 5K races. My badge recorded how quickly I ran each mile. A camera recorded my stride. There were no do-overs. “Finish well,” I’d breathe as I neared […]
Read MoreBeing an Authentic Church – Session 4 – Wake Up to Worship!
Wake Up to Worship! You’re invited to enjoy the beauty of God. by WILL and COURTNEY KASSNER THE GRAVEL BOUNCING off those hollow metal fenders was a stark contrast to the stillness of the pre-sunrise drive. We turned off the main road in our 1988 Land Cruiser, the dim yellow headlights barely lighting the winding […]
Read MoreIt’s All About Jesus – Session 4 – Holy Week
Holy Week Walk with Jesus through the final events of His earthly life. by WILLIAM F. COOK, III THE WORLD CHANGED FOREVER the first week of April, A.D. 30.1 All of the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament were coming to fruition. Most importantly, the head of the serpent was about to be crushed. (See […]
Read MoreGod Deserves Out Thanks – Special Focus Session – Sanctuary’s Work, Thanksgiving’s Reward
Sanctuary’s Work, Thanksgiving’s Reward In our sacred space, God counsels our soul. by BRENDA POINSETT JUST BECAUSE A HOLIDAY arrives on schedule doesn’t mean we will be in the mood to celebrate. Our feelings don’t always correspond to the holiday! And yet the observance will be more meaningful and enjoyable if they do. Thanksgiving is […]
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