The Avengers and two lions
John A. Braun Captain America; Thor; Iron Man; and of course, Thanos. Along with a host of other comic book heroes, they have helped Marvel create one of the most successful and lucrative series of films. This…
Grace alone, faith alone, Scripture alone
A friendly counselor shares what the message of the Reformation means to him and to those he serves in South Asia. As soon as they opened the door of my…
Walk by the Spirit: Part 6
God warns us about being drunk and encourages us to practice self-control. John A. Braun Some say the Bible is ancient, out of touch, and old-fashioned, but they have not read Paul’s two lists in Galatians. Read the section again (Galatians…
Teen talk: Jesus is our home
No matter how we feel about our home on this earth, we have an eternal home in heaven waiting for us. Lydia Buxa When I was younger, my dad was…
Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 12
Providing a witnessing support system Mark J. Cares After a day of witnessing, we heard comments like these: “My favorite part of the week was the nightly debrief. Not only did we hear some…
God’s gifts, our giving: Part 2
With what shall I come before the Lord? Aaron L. Christie Regardless of one’s political persuasion—or lack thereof—it seems that the American economy is booming. Unemployment is at a lifetime low. The stock market has had…
A gospel-filled life: Part 9
Devotional development Jeffrey D. Enderle A slight sadness seeps into my psyche every autumn. For some reason, I can’t help looking ahead and grieving the loss of the magnificent scenery and pleasant…
Parent conversations: How involved should parents be in a child’s homework?
I dread my daughter’s homework more than she does. From the time she was little, it’s always been a struggle. She seems to sail through school with a great attitude, but…
Light for our path: What does a submissive wife in a Christian marriage look like?
What does a submissive wife in a Christian marriage look like? James F. Pope While Scripture provides the definitive answer, I also will be passing along excerpts—in quotation marks—from wives who gave me real-world insights. These wives had ties to courses…