Philip the evangelist found the Ethiopian treasury secretary, a eunuch, on the desert road leading from Jerusalem down to Gaza. The man was riding in his chariot, reading the prophet Isaiah. At the traveler’s invitation, Philip climbed into the chariot and began teaching him. His success with the eunuch suggests a seven-point plan for reaching…

“The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference” is a provocative song written by Bill and Gloria Gaither. “‘Twas a life filled with aimless desperation,” the first stanza begins, “Without hope walked the shell of a man; Then a hand with a nailprint stretched downward, Just one touch then a new life began.” The phrase “shell…

“Thank you for inviting me to church, but I’m not much of a church-goer. I am a pretty good person, though. Fact is, I’m a little better than some of the people you go to church with.” Has anyone ever told you something like this? Many people in the world are indeed “good.” They obey…

Is there something lacking in your Bible class? Is it as engaging or convicting as it could be? Do you find yourself attending Bible class out of habit or compulsion, but not much else? Are you a teacher who feels burned out, ill-trained, or unqualified? Is it tough putting together a lesson each week? Are…