Adults

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 […]

Emerge as Pure Gold There are no simple answers for suffering — only precious promises. by STEVE ROGERS WANT TO TAKE A CRACK at answering a tough question? Why do bad things happen to good people? To make the question more specific and more difficult, try this: Why does God allow bad things to happen […]

That You May Know Abiding in the truth leaves an epitaph of assurance. by JEN WILKIN IT IS PROBABLY NOT SURPRISING that the older I get, the more committed I am to obeying the Bible’s command to show honor to my elders. The more silver hair I sprout, the more I want to celebrate those […]

Date: August 20, 2023  Set Apart for the Journey  The Point: Growing in Christ is a lifelong journey.  Get Into the Study As you recap the content in “The Bible Meets Life,” share the following. Sometimes the most valuable projects in life take the longest time. That’s true for space exploration, which explains why NASA […]

Date: August 13, 2023  Set Apart in the Way We Live  The Point: We grow in Christlikeness as we walk in truth and love. Get Into the Study As you recap the content in “The Bible Meets Life,” share the following. Acting in movies may be harmless. But when nonbelievers perceive that Christians’ spirituality is […]

Date: August 6, 2023  Set Apart in the Way We Think  The Point: Living for Christ changes the way we think.  Get Into the Study As you discuss the opening question, share the following. Medical professionals in Europe are beginning to change their minds about the idea of helping children make gender transitions. Western nations […]