Devotional by Stephen Estock May 12, 2014 “... but Mary remained seated in the house.” (John 11:20 ESV) I recently heard a pastor read the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and this statement grabbed me. It may have been the way he read the text, or more likely, because of what I had [...]
Devotional by Stephen Estock May 19, 2014 Sometimes God uses images to communicate truth that are as shocking as they are earthy. About 600 years before Christ, God’s people had fallen into self-centered worship. There was religious activity, yet evil was everywhere. The prophet Jeremiah complained, “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do [...]
Devotional by Stephen Estock May 26, 2014 “But [Peter] said emphatically, ‘If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same.” (Mk 14:31 ESV). In the words of Peter, I see myself. I would have joined with the rest of them in making a bold commitment. In my struggle [...]
Article by Sue Jakes The Covenant of Grace. How do we teach this great doctrine of our faith? God is with us. How does God in his Word teach this great promise to us? He definitely uses all of the learning styles. Abraham heard the voice of God and the people heard the thunder at [...]
Article by Sue Jakes I just received a request from my niece. She wants Vol. 2 of Hymns for a Kids’s Heart for her Christmas gift this year. Last year I gave her family Vol. 1. She has three children under seven and they have used the book and CD for family devotions. The CD has become the favorite [...]
Article by Sue Jakes Christian Education and Publications’ 2020Vision is a series of conferences, local church training events, and resources designed to assist the church in ministry to youth and children. We are challenging the local church to consider these questions: Does my church have a vision to see disciples grow up from our children and youth [...]
Welcoming People with Disabilities to Communion and Church Membership – by Stephen Estock, Stephanie Hubach, and Joel Wallace
