August 7, 2023
A Passion Statement
The cross is a passion statement rather than a fashion statement.
Articles for tag: Death
July 26, 2023
Riggins Named President of The Solomon Foundation (Plus News Briefs)
Ryan Riggins has joined The Solomon Foundation as president. He will work closely with CEO Doug Crozier to ensure the vision of the fast-growing church extension fund is translated into day-to-day operations. . . . Plus news briefs from Kentucky Christian University, Williamstown (Ky.) Christian Church, and more.
July 17, 2023
July 23 | Application (‘What Some Call Foolish’)
Jeremiah 32 describes a real estate transaction a Bible commentator calls “one of the most remarkable examples of personal faith found in the Bible.” . . .
July 17, 2023
Knowing the Outcome
Watching reruns of past games can be fun, even when we know the outcome. Jesus' followers also know the outcome . . .
July 10, 2023
July 16 | Discovery
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson titled “Hope in God's Loving-Kindness” (Jeremiah 31:1-17, 31-34).
July 10, 2023
Two Giant Leaps
Walking on the moon was an amazing feat, but it cannot compare to another “giant leap” . . .
July 3, 2023
July 9 | Hope in God’s Plans
Speaking on behalf of God, Jeremiah outlined nine duties for the exiles who had been carried away to Babylon.
June 19, 2023
June 25 | Warning for Liars
People have many motivations for lying. Pride, saving face, selfishness, greed, and more can motivate a person to be dishonest. Hananiah, it seems, was angered by Jeremiah’s message of doom. . . .
May 29, 2023
Remembering Sacrifice, Celebrating Victory
By Rick Chromey More than three-quarters of a century ago, the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. In one of history’s bloodiest battles, young men sacrificed life and limb to puncture and penetrate the great Nazi domination of Europe. As the blood flowed and soaked the beaches of Omaha and Utah, among others, a line was drawn in the sand that forever changed history. General Dwight Eisenhower commissioned his troops, in part, with this charge: “You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe,
May 15, 2023
May 21 | Application (‘We’re Meant to Lament’)
The book of Lamentations is an acrostic poem where the verses begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet. Jeremiah wept “from A to Z” . . .
May 8, 2023
May 14 | Application (‘Searching for God in Times of Pain’)
How should we handle times of mourning when joy disappears? Where is God in painful times?
March 27, 2023
True Champions
Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we too are champions.
March 9, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Lying for the Love of It’ (1907)
This brief anecdote was the shorter, secondary item in J. W. McGarvey’s weekly “Biblical Criticism” column for the issue dated May 11, 1907. It is notable mainly because Restoration Movement pioneer “Raccoon” John Smith plays the pivotal role in the story.
March 1, 2023
Why the Resurrection Matters
By Steve Wyatt His name was Cleopas—and he felt hopeless. So did his friend. These two friends had gone to Jerusalem to join up with Israel’s latest, greatest world-changer—another prophet, this time from Nazareth, who was rumored to be the one who would forever end Rome’s tyrannical reign. But instead? Although they had left hopeful, they were returning hopeless. Have you ever been there . . . hopeless? • Yes, these guys were believers. • Yes, they had grown to deeply love Jesus. • Yes, they had dropped everything to follow him. Here’s the problem: Jesus was trapped behind a huge stone, and
March 1, 2023
The Gift I Need the Most
By Jerry Harris It was October 21, 1999, my 40th birthday. That’s the birthday when many people start thinking they’re heading over the hill and begin contemplating their own mortality. Well, I was definitely contemplating mortality . . . just not my own. That was the day we buried my father. We headed to the same spot where we had buried my mom five years earlier. The family had picked out an oak casket for my dad, and it was heavy for the pallbearers. I was officiating and walking in front of the casket when I saw my brother buckle
January 30, 2023
Obeying Regardless of the Consequences
Jack Cottrell wrote, “The ultimate test of Christian faith and love is the willingness to obey regardless of the consequences” . . .
January 16, 2023
January 22 | Application (‘Give It Up’)
Why isn’t fasting more common in the American church? The Bible mentions it at least 60 times. Moses and Jesus both fasted for 40 days in the wilderness (Exodus 34:28; Matthew 4:2). Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther fasted. So did David, John the Baptist, and Paul. . . .
January 2, 2023
January 8 | Application (‘Celebrate the Wins’)
In life, as in sports, it’s important to stop and give thanks when things go well. Before we rush ahead and move on to the next event or activity, we should pause and celebrate the wins. . . .
December 2, 2022
Let’s Talk About . . . ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
It’s been two years since Black Panther fans were stunned by the sudden loss of lead actor Chadwick Boseman to cancer. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is an extended tribute to his character, King T’Challa, and a passing of the torch to a new generation as Wakanda faces unprecedented global threats.
November 21, 2022
Observing Back Sunday
These days, Black Friday seems to get more attention than Thanksgiving! . . . Perhaps we should consider making every Sunday “Back Sunday,” especially when we partake of Communion.
