From his hospital bed, a Veteran turned to the chaplain with an intense stare. He started to speak but his words froze. His chin quivered. He tried again, “Chaplain, I have done horrible things. I was just a young kid when I enlisted. I wanted to serve my country. Read More

A three-page study sheet on the book of Proverbs with discussion questions Download this resource

A two-page study sheet with discussion questions about Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. Download this resource

The book of Psalms is a collection of 150 prayers and songs used by the ancient people of Israel in their worship of the LORD. They express a range of human emotions, and the writers of these psalms often let God know when they were angry. The book of… Read More

The final principle of Kwanzaa is faith. As Christians we are called to trust God with our lives, purposes and futures. The seventh principle of Kwanzaa is Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith – To believe with all our hearts in our parents, our teachers, our leaders, our people, and the righteousness… Read More

Use this collage to remind you of Jesus Christ, our living hope, who rose from the dead on Easter. Supplies needed:  Bible; poster board (approximately 17″ x 22″); construction paper (assorted colors); old magazines; marker; glue or paste; scissors.  In large block letters, write LIVING HOPE in the center… Read More

The term paradise appears several places throughout the Old and New Testaments. Find out the background of the word and how it relates to heaven. Topics: Heaven, Paradise, Eternal Life The Hebrew word for “paradise” was borrowed from the Persian word which means a wooded park where everything… Read More

Throughout Scripture, hope refers to confident trust in God to provide for the Israelites’ needs. Read more about the theme of hope that is woven through the Old and New Testaments. In present-day society, the word “hope” often refers to wishful thinking or to the expectation that something positive… Read More

In the New Testament, Jesus promises that he will return. Read more about the context of the second coming and what it will mean for believers. This term is used to refer to the future time Christ will return to judge people and establish God’s kingdom. The term, “second… Read More

When people in ancient Israel died and were buried, it was believed that their souls went down and stayed in the dark underworld called “Sheol” or “Hades.” Later, when the people of Judah were in exile in Babylon about 600 years before Jesus was born, some prophets announced the… Read More