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The story that began as the “generation of Jacob” (Genesis 37:2) is now coming to a close. Jacob, the patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel, understands it is his time to be “gathered to his people.” Before his death, he calls all his sons together to his bedside so that he might give his [...]
Continue Reading →We have reached a turning point in our study of Joseph. We’ve seen how Joseph was sold into slavery, rose to the top of the Egyptian world, was reunited with and forgave his family, and saved Egypt from the devastating famine. You might say the “climax” of the story has come and gone, but the [...]
Continue Reading →Can you remember the first lie you ever told? Probably not, because I imagine that as soon as we learn to speak we learn to lie! Can you remember the last lie you told? Okay now we’re getting a little personal, right? Most of us admit we shouldn’t lie, but somewhere between the first lie [...]
Continue Reading →As a member of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, I competed in a race each spring. This race was called The Bloody Cross, a name taken from the shape (a cross) of the 2.7 mile course. Each of the almost thirty units ran together, as a block, and the unit with the [...]
Continue Reading →There is an important principle we must learn when it comes to reading and understanding the Bible: the Bible was written for you, but the Bible was not written to you. What we mean is that the Bible was written for the believer (it guides us, demonstrates God’s love for us, reveals Jesus to us, [...]
Continue Reading →Have you ever said “goodbye” to someone you wouldn’t see for a long time? When a military family sends off a loved one to be deployed oversees, the scene is very emotional. The embraces last until the last second. The tears fall. The prayers and “I love your” are exchanged. I imagine the families separate [...]
Continue Reading →I doubt many of us like tests. They make us nervous. Our palms get sweaty. We check our alarm clocks over and over again to ensure we will wake up on time. A test can really ruin your day.
But tests do serve their purpose, and at times, they are useful. This is because tests [...]
Continue Reading →I believe God is working in the world. Yes, I believe he is actively involved in what happens, everywhere, at all times.
But I also believe God is working in you, and in me, and in us. I believe God is actively involved in our lives, in what we do, in what happens here and [...]
Continue Reading →Because of the unique setting and important topic addressed at The Forum, this summary is much longer than the normal Senior High Connection. This review is designed to give you insight into almost everything we said so that you can follow up with your students at home. Here is a quick outline of what follows:
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Continue Reading →Let’s talk about the past.
Sometimes, the past is easy. Even our difficult times are… well… in the past. We’re not currently experiencing them. My freshman year in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University was terribly difficult, but not now. Now, that year is easy because… it’s in the past.
However, sometimes the [...]
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