January 15, 2024
Jan. 21 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Way” (John 14:1-21, 27), by Mark Scott.
Articles for tag: Father
January 8, 2024
Jan. 14 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Good Shepherd” (John 10:1-18), by Mark Scott.
January 1, 2024
Irreplaceable: How One Church Responded to the Crisis of Youth Suicide
A church, a school system, a community, and a production company joined forces to expose the lies that lead to teen suicide.
January 1, 2024
Jan. 7 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Before Abraham Was, I AM” (John 8:31-58), by Mark Scott.
December 25, 2023
Dec. 31 Application | ‘It’s Time for Some Soul Food’
"What lifestyle habits will nourish your spiritual health in the coming year?" David Faust asks. "Here are some tips I have discovered. . . ."
December 20, 2023
A Box of Christmas Memories
"My mother was the 'Cindy Lou Who' to the Christmas 'Grinches' in our family," Indiana minister Eric Hallstrom writes in this second in a series of six Christmas memories we are sharing. "I have to admit, I may have been one of those grouches during my growing-up years. . . ."
December 19, 2023
The Wish Book
Over the next several days, Christian leaders will be sharing favorite Christmas memories with readers. Today we hear from retired Christian educator Dan Schantz about "The Holy Grail of Christmas" his mother would bring home during the last week of August. . . .
December 11, 2023
Dec. 17 Application | ‘Big Doors, Little Hinges’
Wayne Smith used to say, “Big doors swing on little hinges.” In other words, small decisions have big consequences. Little-known people have a big impact. Actions that seem inconsequential at the time can change the world. . . .
November 27, 2023
Dec. 3 Lesson | Witness to the Light
God’s prophetic voice had been stilled for close to 400 years when John the Baptist began preaching in the wilderness of Judea. He was to be God’s messenger and the one who would prepare the way for the Lord. . . .
August 28, 2023
September 3 | Application (‘Candy’s Five Things’)
My wife Candy's marriage advice boils down to five key factors . . .
August 7, 2023
A Passion Statement
The cross is a passion statement rather than a fashion statement.
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Application (‘Would Everyone Please Be Quiet?’)
Do you build quietness into your daily schedule? The Bible says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life” (1 Thessalonians 4:11), but how can we do that in hectic times when so much is going on? . . .
May 29, 2023
June 4 | Warning to Jeremiah
"The word of the Lord" (a phrase that appears more in Jeremiah than any other book of the Bible) came to Jeremiah during the reign of good King Josiah. . . .
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 28, 2023
Indiana Church’s Newest Movie, ‘I Can,’ a Story of Redemption
First Capital Christian Church in Corydon, Ind., has produced its second feature-length film. "I Can" tells the story of Katelyn Pavey, who became an All-American softball player at Kentucky Christian University despite being born with only part of a left arm. . . .
February 27, 2023
March 5 | Forgive My Unfaithfulness
The theme for Hosea might be, “Good News from a Troubled Home.” God’s love for his people was on display at Hosea’s house. This minor prophet had married Gomer, who was unfaithful to him. But Hosea had purchased her back as an object lesson for Israel. . . .
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.
October 20, 2022
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘How I Became a Preacher’ (1902)
As we walked to the church each time my father-in-law would say, “Well, who will preach this time, you or I?” My reply would be, “You may preach this time.” . . .
September 19, 2022
Life in Ukraine Today: A Torturous Reminder of Old Horrors
Andrey told me stories of the Nazi occupation of their region during World War II, and how the German army used the building as a prison, and that many prisoners were hanged there. . . . We all assumed it could never happen again . . . and yet Russian occupiers have turned life in the city into a torturous reminder of those old horrors.
September 12, 2022
September 18 | Application (‘Can These Bones Live?’)
I gazed at my weary listeners—mothers with young children, a scared-looking teenage boy, and some tired-looking old men and women with despair on their faces. How could I possibly help them?
