Rediscover the Revelation

The Revelation is one of the most relevant books in the Bible, especially if it is received as a book of encouragement or a book of worship. That’s right! Encouragement and worship. Those seem to be the overarching themes of the book when it is considered in its...

Playing God at the End of Life

When death approaches, what does it mean to “play God”? Usually “playing God” is used as a pejorative critique of a choice to take more authority than is any human’s to take. Usually the emotive expression “playing God” occurs...

Changing Curriculum Takes Courage: Part 4

While Sunday school class dynamics depend on several things including teachers, members and their life experiences, they also grow out of curriculum. Quality curriculum in the hands of gifted teachers and involved members results in vibrant Sunday school classes...

“The Quiet American”

“The Quiet American” reminds viewers that taking a human life is never as simple as black and white, good and evil. “The Quiet American” is exactly the kind of film that needs to be playing in multiplexes, and should be seen by many in these...

Changing Curriculum Takes Courage: Part 3

The decision to change the adult Sunday school curriculum in a church affects not only class members and teachers but also ministerial and office staff, the church treasurer, the Sunday school director and even people who do not attend Sunday school. Any of these...