Mature Living
The Church God Desires – Session 2 – Taking Courage in Life’s Hardships
Taking Courage in Life’s Hardships Where is God in My Exile by Jennifer Rothschild FEW YEARS AGO, my sweet southern daddy and I walked down to the beach. On the outside, my almost 80-year-old father was a small man. He didn’t stand too much taller than I do — and I’m only 5 foot 2. […]
Read MoreHow to Share Christ – Session 5 – After Hello
After Hello How to Start a Gospel Conversation by BOB HOSTETLER MY FRIEND JIM has always amazed me. I’ve watched and listened as he meets someone and within a few moments is discussing spiritual things and leading that person closer to God — often even ushering that person into God’s kingdom. Jim definitely has the […]
Read MoreHow to Share Christ – Session 4 – I’d Rather Be Poor
I’d Rather Be Poor by NIK RIPKEN GROWING UP POOR in rural Kentucky had a lot of disadvantages, though it had one huge advantage that outweighed everything else. Imprinted indelibly on my young soul was a country truism quoted often by my grandfather and father in such a way that I knew it had to […]
Read MoreEssentials of Christianity – Session 6 – What Is That Tug Telling You?
What Is That TUG Telling You? Decision-making by Inspired Intuition by JOHN KOESSLER W ATSON THORNTON was already serving as a missionary in Japan when he decided to join the Japan Evangelistic Band. He decided to travel to the town where the organization’s headquarters was located and to introduce himself to its leader. But just as […]
Read MoreEssentials of Christianity – Session 5 – Why the Resurrection Matters
Why the Resurrection Matters Jesus redeemed goodness as it should be. by MARY JO SHARP I WAS ONCE A PUBLIC school teacher. My principal thought it would be a great idea to place me on the Religion in the Curriculum Committee after an incident in which our district was sued for having a Nativity scene […]
Read MoreSpiritual Disciplines – Session 6 – After Hello: How to Start a Gospel Conversation
After Hello How to Start a Gospel Conversation by BOB HOSTETLER MY FRIEND JIM has always amazed me. I’ve watched and listened as he meets someone and within a few moments is discussing spiritual things and leading that person closer to God — often even ushering that person into God’s kingdom. Jim definitely has the […]
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