Leading Lights?
“What do the rabbis say?” That was what Jews said when there was a religious question in Jesus’ day. The word of the scribes and Pharisees carried weight. But depending on them for answers proved to be disastrous. These Bible scholars disagreed with each other and...
Plan with Patience
This lesson is for elders, Bible class teachers, preachers, parents, teenagers, and retired seniors who are looking ahead. David had a noble plan to honor God. He wanted to build God a temple for the ark of the covenant. He felt bad that he was living in “a house of...
The End of Mom, Dad and the Kids?
“The nuclear family was a mistake.” Those words on the cover of The Atlantic caught my eye. The article said the idea of mom, dad, and the kids worked for a while, but that time is gone. “The family structure we’ve held up as the cultural ideal for the past half...
Dress With Respect
When I saw the President of Ukraine sitting in the Oval Office with the whole world watching, I couldn’t help but notice how out of place he appeared in the clothes he wore. He looked like someone going for a jog. He knew how important this meeting was. He knew how...