Book Reviews: Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense, N. T. Wright
Sometimes Christianity can seem complicated by doctrines. So in this book Wright gets down to the basics by exploring why Christianity makes sense in belief and practice.
Book Reviews: The Comforting Whirlwind: God, Job and the Scale of Creation, Bill McKibben
Dig deeper. That’s the conclusion McKibben draws from studying the book of Job. McKibben challenges readers to apply this concept of looking beyond conventional wisdom to their own lives, specifically on the topic of climate change.
Books of Wisdom and Poetry
The Books of Wisdom and Poetry, Job through Song of Songs, make up the section of the Christian Bible that follows the Pentateuch and the Historical Books.
Bread
Bread was a basic food and important symbol for people in the Ancient Near East. Find out how bread was important in Scripture.
Building God’s House
Three sheets of color illustrations plus a Bible selection on the building of Solomon's Temple
Burial
Proper burial was important to the ancient Israelites. Read about the traditions and factors surrounding this practice.
Can Anger Motivate Me to Do Good?
The Scriptures remind us over and over again that God gets angry – angry at sin and disobedience and acts of injustice. The same is true about Jesus, God’s own Son.
Canaanite Gods and Goddesses
Idol worship was a major problem for Israelites in the Old Testament. When they adopted the gods of their Canaanite neighbors, they abandoned the Lord.
Celebrating Advent and Christmas (family and church school activities)
Are you ready to celebrate Christmas? Use this Advent guide to celebrate the meaning of Christmas with your family.
Celebrating Freedom Is Experiencing Struggle
Freedom requires sacrifice. Reflect on the price and value of freedom through this brief meditation inspired by the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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