​1At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2Many of those who sleep in […]

8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life:9I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. I know the slander on the part of those who say that they are Jews and are […]

Leslie Weber, Chesapeake, VA Warm-up Question How would you define the word “repentance”?  Does your definition change if you are defining it in church terms vs. non-church terms? Changing Minds & Lives An article on NPR.org (based on a piece heard on All Things Considered) tells the story of Clark Porter, who at 17 was […]

Drew Tucker, Columbus, OH Warm-up Question What is it like to rebuild something that has been broken or destroyed, especially something you care about? Think about anything from relationships to toys, from sandcastles to careers. Rebuilding After nearly two decades of war, Iraq is rebuilding. Cities like Baghdad are bustling with new fashions in clothing […]