by Larry Littlejohn | Jan 15, 2015 | 2015-03, Magazine Archives, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
By: Larry Littlejohn When I originally thought aboutGod’s eternally imprinting His own,Revelation 22:3-4 came to mind: No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will...
by Jeff Bost | Dec 5, 2014 | 2015-01, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
It was the 1940s, writes Ron MacDonald in the current issue of Friends Journal. “My white father who lived in Arkansas was visiting Michigan for a Methodist conference when he found his assigned roommate was a black man. Outraged, he thought about requesting a...
by Larry Littlejohn | Dec 5, 2014 | 2015-01, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
I wonder if many of you, like me, have avoided much thought about the third person of the Trinity. We exalt Jesus Christ as Savior and King because we feel close to one who is a son and our elder brother. We pray to our Heavenly Father and either compare or contrast...
by Bob Illman | Sep 4, 2014 | 2014-09, Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
I had just finished my weekly Sunday School class with the teens. I thought it had gone well. I was, I thought, biblical, witty, relevant, and connected with them giving a clear Gospel theme. I THOUGHT! But, as the last student left the room, he turned to me as he...
by Larry Littlejohn | Sep 4, 2014 | Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
According to Hebrews 1:2-3, God speaks in the last days through His Son Jesus who is the exact imprint of the Father. Commentators tell us that the Greek translation of imprint designates character. Character can be thought of in multiple ways. One has to do with a...
by Alex Coblentz | Jul 3, 2014 | 2014-07, Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
Crack! The familiar sound of a wooden bat – It’s a home run! And from one proud Dad in the stands, “That’s my boy!” As the last note fades and the applause builds to a crescendo, the singer takes her modest bow and one proud Dad on the front row says, “That’s my...
