Perhaps, as a community, we should re-evaluate how we view the single members of our body.

Modern technology has given us an explosion of new ways to display our selfishness, anger, and pride. But it did not create any of these sins... [and] nowhere in the Bible is this more on display than in the Book of Job.

Job is one of the most unique books of the Bible and one of the most intriguing—an often-perplexing story of how God relates to man.

My mother sat down on the edge of my bed and tucked me in for the night. My brother and sister were in the same room, and we all waited eagerly for the story. What was it going to be this time?

In the beginning. Three words begin a book that holds so much love, history, and the plan of God embodied in 1 Timothy 2: 4: “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”

Oh, the lovely mixed blessings of cropping and sepia filters. I hope a few words on the subject of social media will generate some conversation, especially with yourself, because it’s one thing to take the machine at face value and another thing entirely once you’ve looked behind the big green curtain. We certainly aren’t in Kansas anymore, Toto.

Of all the sins of Sodom listed in Ezekiel 16:49-50, “fulness of bread” seems the most benign. What’s wrong with a good meal leading to that inevitable statement, “I can’t eat another bite,” usually followed by a few more bites!?

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matt 5:16 NIV)." There are many opportunities to shine our light as believers in Christ, and lots of good work to be done in our local communities.

The first chapters of our Bible reveal a God who made sexuality core to the human experience. It was a beautiful gift to enjoy and a way for Adam and Eve to “fill the earth and subdue it.” (Gen 1:28 ESV). However, if we do not treasure and respect sexuality as God intended, it leads to perversion, idolatry, shame, addiction, and even self-destruction. Its unitive and procreative powers are removed and debased.

Knowledge is good. In fact, the right knowledge of God’s Word is necessary for salvation.

Before we get to the conclusion, let’s go back to the beginning. The Tidings Committee annually works to decide on a theme for a Special Issue as a combined July/August issue. This year the theme selected was “Contemporary Issues.” 

Some families of the Bible are shockingly dysfunctional...