WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals by several ministries, including GuideStone Financial Resources, to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate that would require certain ministries served by GuideStone to provide potentially abortion-causing drugs and devices or face crippling penalties. The decision to hear the appeal means the ministries will be protected from sanctions until at least June 2016 when a final ruling is expected.
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“We cannot truly experience Christmas until we bow before Jesus as God in human flesh. Fully appreciating His cradle requires our first acknowledging His crown,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 15, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.
“My medical skills opened doors to communities. It helped build trust,” noted IMB missionary Ginny Wheeler. “I became convinced of the biblical model and importance of caring for needs as we share truth.”
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 15, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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