Guest Writers
We Must Obey God Rather Than Men
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (July 3, 2009)
by Pat Medlock It is a shame that government statutes or Presidential proclamations, which claim power and help from God in pledges and oaths, often fail to honor God as God (Romans 1:21). As such, circumstances continue to align themselves so that sanctified saints must pick a side: government or Godhead, the President or the Omni-Present.
Watching
By J. Randal Matheny (June 25, 2009)
One of my favorite pastimes is watching. Sometimes I just sit somewhere and watch people walk by. When my family lived in Missouri we would often sit by the Mississippi river and watch the boats go by. Watching the rain come down is another activity that I enjoy. Not by coincidence, watching is required of all Christians.
Were You Ready?
By J. Randal Matheny (June 12, 2009)
If you are a Christian, did you know what you were getting into when you were baptized? Did you understand the becoming a child of God would require you to give up some things? Did you know that people would not believe a change had taken place until they saw a change?
Doing the Right Thing
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (May 17, 2009)
by John Gaines Lynita Regis of Bellevue, WA, is a struggling single mother who could have used a little extra cash to pay her rent and take care of other family necessities. A few days ago, Ms. Regis checked her checking account balance at an ATM in Bellevue and learned that her bank said she had over $270,000 in the account.
Because Of This The World Hates You
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (May 4, 2009)
by John E. Werhan On Sunday evening, April 19, 2009 hate raised it ugly head. The evidence of bigotry and narrow mindedness became evident when celebrity blogger Perez Hilton gave Miss California Carrie Prejean a zero for her answer to the question he posed. Not only did he make sure she would not win the title Miss USA but he also attacked her on his blog.
Christian is What I Am
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (May 1, 2009)
by Kirk Talley In 2001, Mark Cuban, owner of the National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks, offered WGN Chicago Radio sports-talk host David Kaplan $50,000 to change his name legally to “Dallas Maverick.” When Kaplan politely declined, Cuban sweetened the offer....
Don't Believe Everything You Hear
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (April 26, 2009)
by Steve Preston In matters of religion most people will believe anything they are told is true. If a well-known preacher on television says that a scripture has a particular meaning everyone will believe because after all, why would they lie.
Is God Our Dwelling Place?
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (April 12, 2009)
by Donna Hutchison Parker Our dwelling place. Not a place we visit occasionally on a Sunday morning and forget about the rest of the week. Not a place we retreat to only when things go terribly wrong with our lives, then leave and ignore when we feel better.
The Big Disease
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (January 18, 2009)
by Michael Galloway "It's not who you are underneath, It's what you do that defines you." In the movie, Batman Begins, Rachel makes a strong statement to Bruce Wayne about his life. She was concerned about the way he was living.
Be Not Afraid
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (January 17, 2009)
by Donna Hutchison Parker Jesus and the disciples were physically and emotionally exhausted. Herod had just murdered Jesus' cousin, John the baptizer. Jesus wanted some time alone, but the multitudes followed him even to a desolate place. Jesus' compassion caused him to put their needs ahead of his own.
Six Keys to Contentment
By J. Randal Matheny (January 11, 2009)
by Mike Vestal - Psalm 119:57-64 is an excellent explanation of Philippians 4:11-12 and what it means to be "content in whatever state" we find ourselves. What are the keys to contentment seen in this passage?
Selective Skepticism
By Guest Writer (January 8, 2009)
by Neal Pollard These are some typical questions people ask, and increasingly they are being asked by professed Christians as well as agnostics and atheists. The concept of a truly limitless God doing the incredible in the unfolding of history and His plan of salvation troubles many.
The Covenant for Everyone
By Guest Writer (December 24, 2008)
by Steve Preston There are two major covenants God made with man, contained within the pages of the Bible. Most people understand these as the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Monk Smackdown
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (November 27, 2008)
by Neal Pollard There they were in "worship" in Jerusalem. Your normal orthodox service, celebrating an ancient church feast, a somber procession, ornate priestly garb, kicking, punching, and the breaking and destroying of tapestries and decorations at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, occurred during the annual "Feast of The Cross" celebration.
How Does God View Sin?
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (November 13, 2008)
by Charles Box Sin is a violation of the Law of God. First John 3:4 says,"Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law." "All unrighteousness is sin." (1 John 5:17) Sin is any action, word, thought or any failure to act that goes against the character of God or against faith and trust in Him.
You Shall Not Speak Evil of a Ruler of Your People
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (October 30, 2008)
by Neal Pollard In the boiling pot of politics in which we find ourselves, emotions can run extremely high. Of course, that did not start with this political season. Unfortunately, the respect and honor that people once gave those in "high office" is eroding.
Do You Trust Him with Your Life?
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (October 4, 2008)
by Dawn Pasley, Recently, my husband and I watched the new movie, "Fireproof." In this movie, one of the characters asked another, "Do you trust Him with your life?" This question struck a chord with me. Often, we say that we've given our life over to God, or we pray about a problem, but we still fret and worry about it, anyway.
Authority or Interpretation?
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (September 12, 2008)
by Adam B. Cozort It is interesting to note the differing reactions of individuals when confronted with what the Bible teaches on a particular issue. Inevitably, the first response to the putting forth of such information is "that is your interpretation."
Glee or Prayer?
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (September 7, 2008)
by Pat Medlock How did you react to the Kwame Kilpatrick conclusion on Thursday? My attention was divided by the fact that Sept. 9 was the anniversary of my father's death. Now, eight years later, I witness the death of a career that could have rendered so much promise.
The Problems in Corinthians 5
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (August 21, 2008)
by Neal Pollard It is concerning this sin problem that Paul goes into great detail from chapter 5-7. The general issue was fornication (sexual immorality), but the specifics of it were egregious. A man had his father's wife. This was perverse and incestuous
Why We're Happy
By Guest Writer (August 10, 2008)
by Scott McCown "I had always thought that marching to the beat of my own drummer and making my own values as I went along were the right things to do, and that traditional values, to put it bluntly, were for the gullible. Turns out I was in for some surprises."
Go Green
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (July 31, 2008)
Taking a Second Look
By Guest Writer (July 27, 2008)
by Deirdre Mansel My husband and I recently took a drive to Savannah for a long awaited visit to the Telfair Museum of Art to see their collection of Impressionist style oil paintings of foreign and local artists.
Broken
By Guest Writer (July 21, 2008)
by Paula Harrington Do you know families like this? Families so entrenched in sin that the consequences will appear for many years. If you don’t know them personally, you’ve probably seen them on television or read about them in the newspaper. Torn apart by sin, these families struggle day to day in worldly chaos. We know them and may even be them.
Left Behind
By Guest Writer (July 18, 2008)
My generation, the current generation, is being left behind. I am not referring to technology, but to something much more important -- spirituality.
A Christian Neighborhood!
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (July 6, 2008)
The reporter stood speaking to the camera as smoke and ash billowed from the building in the neighborhood behind him. "Bombing continued today in Lebanon with missiles striking this Christian neighborhood known for its bars and nightclubs."
A Serious Problem
By Guest Writer (June 8, 2008)
by Garrett BookoutThere is no question that our society is obsessed with pornography. While it is never a comfortable issue to address, it has become an American epidemic.
Christians and the California Ruling
By J. Randal Matheny (May 16, 2008)
The following summarization is of an Associated Press article on California's recent Supreme Court ruling that homosexual marriages be allowed./1 This summarization interprets the opinions of those that support such unions. ...
Let Your Light Shine
By Guest Writer (May 15, 2008)
Hanging from the ceiling of a firehouse in Livermore, California, is a light bulb. This light bulb has become popular recently, and it has stirred up much attention. It even has its own website. From this website you can read all sorts of information about the light bulb. You can watch it 24 hours a day. ...
Paul's Bundle of Sticks
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (May 4, 2008)
by Neal Pollard After Paul and his shipmates survived a shipwreck and landed on Malta, the stranded passengers found themselves cold and wet in a strange place. The natives, however, were friendly and built a fire for them all (Acts 28:2).
Repairs Can Be Made
By Guest Writer (April 12, 2008)
The last week I finally had the time, money, and help (from my dad) to get our Jeep running again. The initial problem was only a broken fuel pump, but since I let it sit so long, the Jeep now had a couple of dried-out gaskets, a dead battery, and a rat had chewed through the wires of the engine. ...
Relationships: My God and I
By Guest Writer (February 28, 2008)
How often do you think about your relationship with God? Have you given it much thought recently? Do you realize Satan wants us to live each day as though there is no God? Can we become so busy with such important things that we forget his presence and our real dependence on him?
I Thought
By Guest Writer (February 3, 2008)
Naaman was a "captain of the host of the King of Syria” (2 Kings 5:1). His problem was his leprosy, a deplorable and incurable disease with which he was plagued. He was fortunate to have a little Jewish girl as a slave who wanted to get him help and persuaded him to seek it in Israel. ...
God's Plan: The Only Plan of Salvation
By Guest Writer (January 18, 2008)
God wants us to live with him.
Silence is Not God's Strategy
By Guest Writer (January 11, 2008)
We must be careful to avoid underestimating the power of words although they may seem so small. Wikipedia, the on-line encyclopedia, says a word is "a unit of language that carries meaning." Since words can carry such weight, either breaking the heart or making it sing joyfully, they must be used with discretion. ...
Goals and Desires for 2008
By Guest Writer (January 6, 2008)
by Charles Box Time passes so quickly. The year of 2007 has flown by and now we begin the year 2008. James described the brevity of time in chapter four verse fourteen. "Whereas you do not know what will happen...
Another Year Over
By Guest Writer (December 27, 2007)
And it went fast, wouldn’t you say? Not long ago we were wishing in 2007 and now we’re about to see it out—a year gone by in a blur. Another year that none of us will ever get back. Another year for the history books. Another year of achievements or failures recorded on heaven’s ledger ...
The Meal with the Disciples
By Guest Writer (December 15, 2007)
by David Brassfield It was an event filled with the emotions of one facing not only betrayal, but death. During the meal his friends of three years argued about who was greatest. The man who would betray him pretended surprise...
A Sluggish Church
By Guest Writer (December 13, 2007)
by Tim Childs We should consider it a tremendous blessing to sit down at the Thanksgiving Day dinner table with family and friends to enjoy a bountiful feast with turkey, dressing and all the fixings. God has been so good...
Finding Lexis -- Lessons from a Little Girl
By Guest Writer (November 11, 2007)
This little girl did not know me, yet she sat down and just started talking away, not worrying about a thing. Yet when I told her I had to go, she wasn't in the least bothered by that. She just hopped up and went to go talk to someone else.
Fulfilled in Your Hearing
By Guest Writer (November 3, 2007)
Imagine listening while Jesus himself explains a Bible passage. Some few blessed souls actually had the privilege of hearing him do just that. One such occasion happened in Nazareth, as recorded in Luke 4:16-21.
Inquiring of God
By Guest Writer (November 1, 2007)
by Steve Preston Have you ever thought about the reasons you pray? If you pray at all, you probably have at the top of your list asking forgiveness of sins. Still there are many other reasons to pray, such as...
The Making of a Good Preacher
By Guest Writer (September 9, 2007)
by Steve Preston What makes a good preacher? A great speaking voice? The use of words that ordinary people can understand? The ability to excite people to learn the word of God? Certainly, these can play a part in the...
Our Best Protection
By Guest Writer (June 21, 2007)
If a friend told a lie about you to the group, you, all of a sudden, would be concerned about the truth. If on your light bill appeared an exorbitant amount you couldn't pay, you'd certainly want to establish the exact consumption of kilowatts. ...
The Simple Facts: Facing Reality
By Guest Writer (June 10, 2007)
"It's not right!" shouted the infamous 26-year-old hotel heiress as she was once again ordered to serve actual time in the jail. Paris Hilton cried out for her mother as the reality of her fate unfolded. She soon found herself in the presence of officers and escorted back to the jail.
What Strikes Me After 50 Years in Japan
By Guest Writer (May 28, 2007)
by Joe Betts My wife Ruth and I returned to the USA last year at this time after 50 years working in Japan. We were sponsored by the Seventh and Mueller congregation in Paragould, Ark. During this past year we...
True Power
By Guest Writer (May 6, 2007)
People tend to think that power comes from wealth, or societal status, or a position of authority. Some people think the president has the most power that any one man can have. To the Christian, however, true power is that which only God has. Let us look at a couple of things that the all-powerful God can do that man will never be able to do.
Open Letter from Nadab and Abihu
By Guest Writer (April 29, 2007)
by David Brassfield • An open letter to the congregation of Israel from your humble servant/priests, Nadab and Abihu. • Brethren, It is with the utmost humility that we inform you of a change of worship practices in your normal sacrificing. Be assured that we are bringing about this change only after much prayer and study. ...
Ear Scratchers
By Guest Writer (April 22, 2007)
The man claiming to be Jesus is quoted in the article as saying, "Heaven doesn't have anything to do with your behavior." Naturally he has many followers because such a message is always appealing to so many people, and here is where we find the Bible ahead of us.
Are We on the Same Page?
By Guest Writer (April 19, 2007)
It's not easy to sing with brethren during worship when they are using another language beside English. We understand the apostle Paul teaches us to sing with the spirit and with the understanding, and it is imperative this takes place. ...
Confidence: Is it in You?
By Guest Writer (March 8, 2007)
by Tim Childs Confidence is important in every area of life. When we were young babies, confidence helped us take those first steps toward learning to walk. If we lacked it, we preferred to crawl and perhaps did so a...
God's Secret Things
By Guest Writer (February 22, 2007)
by Steve Preston "The secret things belong unto Jehovah our God; but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law" (Deuteronomy 29:29, KJV). From...
Jesus, Make Me Like You
By Guest Writer (February 17, 2007)
by Tim Childs Some people resist attempts by another person to change them. A young lady may not appreciate it when her boyfriend tries to mold her into his ideal woman. So she insists: "Don't try to change me; that's...
Do I Make Myself Clear?
By Guest Writer (January 11, 2007)
By Heather McGillivray "For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him" (Matthew 27:18, NIV). Isn't it intriguing how Pilate knew from the offset that the only reason Jesus was being handed over...
How Do You Receive a Gift?
By Guest Writer (January 2, 2007)
by Deirdre Mansel "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called,...
Strengthening the Hands of Your Husband
By Guest Writer (November 2, 2006)
by Debra A. Reitz Over the past three decades, we have seen our culture turn into a society of self-help and support groups for almost any problem, from Alcoholics Anonymous to Weight-Watchers. These groups provide the support individuals need to...
Slowing Down A Fast Paced Life
By Guest Writer (October 28, 2006)
by Bruce Ligon A daily routine is not a bad thing. It gives pattern, focus, and organization to one's life. Also, being busy with day-to-day activities is not necessarily wrong. But sometimes we may be guilty of neglecting to see...
Remaining Balanced in an Imbalanced World
By Guest Writer (October 27, 2006)
by Michael L. King The world is characterized by change and unpredictability. Earthquakes have ravaged many cities through the years and claimed an untold number of lives. The uncertainty as to when an earthquake might occur creates unrest and fear...
Unto the Least of These
By Guest Writer (August 28, 2006)
by Jane McWhorter In depicting that terrible scene on Calvary, Matthew commented: "And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto Him" (Matthew 27:55). Have you ever thought about those women who helplessly watched...
The Teacher
By Guest Writer (August 19, 2006)
by John Gipson There was no lack of religious teaching in the Palestine of the first century. The scribe was a familiar figure both in Galilee and Judea. He was met everywhere -- in the synagogue, the marketplace, in the...
Let Us Forget
By Guest Writer (August 10, 2006)
by Clarence DeLoach, Jr. "... Forgetting those things which are behind ..." (Philippians 3:3). Memory is a wonderful asset for anyone. Some can remember by name nearly every person they meet. Some can remember nearly all they read. The Bible...
Work that Lasts for Eternity
By Guest Writer (August 3, 2006)
by Jack Harriman In the early days of World War II, Winston Churchill called Britain's coal miners together. A great crisis had arisen. The miners were not getting out enough coal to fuel the factories that produced the planes, ships,...
We Need More Like Onesiphorus
By Guest Writer (July 28, 2006)
by Harvey Porter "May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me; he was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me eagerly and found me --...
Three of the Hardest Words
By Guest Writer (July 20, 2006)
by Hershel Dyer Some years ago, one of our popular magazines carried the following story. A four-year-old boy plucked a rose from a neighborhood yard and took it home to his mother. Inquiring as to where he had gotten it,...
Fear of Questions
By Guest Writer (July 15, 2006)
by David Mendiola "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear" (1 Peter...
Pretending
By Guest Writer (July 13, 2006)
by Shan Jackson Pretend for a moment that you are a fish. You're just swimming around enjoying life. You're not bothering anybody and nobody's bothering you. The water is clean and cool and you're having a grand time. Then you...
Helping Our World Grow Wiser
By Guest Writer (July 6, 2006)
by David Anguish My parents had a better vocabulary than my sons do. At least they did if both my parents and sons fit the general trend cited by Bill Repp. In a question-answer column appearing in our local paper,...
I'm Glad that Jesus Was Tempted
By Guest Writer (June 12, 2006)
by Byron Nichols Have you ever felt glad that Jesus was tempted to sin while he lived here on the earth? I am very glad that he experienced temptation as a human being. Please do not misunderstand. I am not...
Why go to Church?
By Guest Writer (June 4, 2006)
by Charles North A report was released last week by Reuters news service which shows that members of the Churches of Christ have the highest rate of weekly church attendance among all religious groups in the United States. The rankings...
Appeal for Transparency
By Guest Writer (June 1, 2006)
by Randy Short Cynicism comes from a lack of trust. Our distrust of politics often causes us to direct our cynicism toward politicians and governmental institutions. Governments are often secretive and less than forthcoming about how tax money is being...
Not For All the Money in the World
By Guest Writer (May 25, 2006)
by Beth Johnson Many times I have been asked why we chose to live and work in India. People ask, "How do you stand the filth, the idolatry, the tropical climate, and the primitive living arrangements?" If I were to...
Jesus and His Preaching
By Guest Writer (January 16, 2006)
by Clarence DeLoach, Jr. When Jesus began His ministry, He "came preaching." We should study carefully his preaching as our role model. Jesus' preaching was not just a presentation of propositional truth. His content was truth that man needed to...
Help, Lord!
By Guest Writer (January 13, 2006)
by Demar Elam Have you ever been in a situation in life where you simply shouted, "Help, Lord!"? David the Psalmist did so, saying, "Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be. For the faithful disappear from among the...
No Happy Ending
By Guest Writer (January 7, 2006)
by Neal Pollard The news extracted from the coal mine in Upshur County, West Virginia, was a lode of agony for families and loved ones. Especially bitter was the false hope dispensed from one who will probably go to all...
Do You Want to Waste Your Time?
By Guest Writer (January 1, 2006)
by Neal Pollard Michael J. Davis wrote an article entitled, "Seven Ways to Waste Your Time."/1 Here are the seven he listed: * Looking for things -- The average person spends up to two hours per day looking for lost...
Backsliding Leads to Grievous Loss
By Guest Writer (December 29, 2005)
by Charles Box Backsliding is a terrible problem because of the great and grievous loss it causes. Only the Devil can be happy over all the souls who have turned away from God. The Church Loses a Member When one...
The Importance of Preparation
By Guest Writer (December 22, 2005)
by Gary C. Hampton Years ago, ten close friends of a certain man looked forward with great excitement to his wedding day. They planned to meet him on the road and go with him to help celebrate. No one knew...
"PRCHNG1"
By Guest Writer (December 17, 2005)
by Neal Pollard The title above, PRCHNG1, is the vanity tag on my truck. When I said a sentimental goodbye to the "Black Bullet" (my 1985 Chevy Custom Deluxe pickup, which I traded in on a "new" 1992 Dodge Dakota),...
We All Need Somebody
By Guest Writer (October 28, 2005)
by Joe W. Nichols The above title is a familiar saying to each of us. We all need somebody! Children depend upon parents for their needs. God planned the home so that each member would need the other members (Ephesians...
What the Christian Life Involves
By Guest Writer (October 21, 2005)
by Charles Box The goal of every Christian must be to live a righteous, sober and godly life (Titus 2:11-12). One becomes a Christian by obeying from the heart the gospel of Christ. "But God be thanked, that; ye were...
Where Is the Light?
By Guest Writer (September 26, 2005)
by Frances Parr It was a sunny Tuesday morning, the day after a holiday. I was busily catching up on chores from the day before plus regular activities when I realized I needed something from the store. My thoughts roamed...
Truths that Transform
By Guest Writer (September 3, 2005)
by Neville Buchanan Henry and Mary were enjoying their 50th wedding anniversary. Family and friends came from far and near to help make it a special day. Henry smiled endearingly at his wonderful wife and, overcome with fond emotions, he...
The Two-Sided Cross
By Guest Writer (August 24, 2005)
by Olden Cook The cross was a two-sided structure. It was both ugly and beautiful. It was ugly because our sins were hanging there in the personage of Jesus ... it was beautiful because it was our Savior hanging there,...
I Dwell Among the People
By Guest Writer (August 4, 2005)
by Michael L. King John Henry Newton wrote, "I sought to hear the voice of God and climbed the topmost steeple, but God declared: 'Go down again -- I dwell among the people.'" It is an amazing concept that God...
Let Us Forget
By Guest Writer (July 21, 2005)
by Clarence DeLoach "... Forgetting those things which are behind ..." (Philippians 3:13). Memory is a wonderful asset for anyone. Some can remember by name nearly every person they meet. Some can remember nearly all they read. The Bible teaches...
Signs on the Road of Life
By Guest Writer (July 7, 2005)
Owen Cosgrove Can we imagine what traveling would be like without road signs to help us along the way? The way to life as described in the Bible has many road signs that we need to understand and heed. Obey...
God's Love Compels Us
By Guest Writer (June 23, 2005)
by R.H. Tex Williams Anyone who has spent any time reading the Bible cannot help but be moved by the love and personal concern that God has for all of his creation! The amazing statement made by Jesus in Matthew...
The Search for One Sheep
By Guest Writer (June 21, 2005)
by Joey McKinney [Editor's note: Joao Pessoa is the capital city of Paraiba state, located on the northeastern coast of Brazil. The following story is taken from the May 2000 issue of Joao Pessoa News.] Nilton Lelas, retired civil servant,...
Growing Pains: Learning from a Lack of Affection
By Guest Writer (June 18, 2005)
by Alvaro Cesar Pestana 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4 If God's servant is unconcerned with the rebellious human reaction to God, how will he have some positive influence in the world? Will this servant lose contact with the people he intends to...
Taking Care of Each Other
By Guest Writer (June 17, 2005)
by Don Lee After Captain Hook comes to an unusual demise, Peter Pan chooses a replacement to be leader of the lost boys, at least, according to the movie "Hook." One of the smaller boys asks, "What about me?" Peter...
The Gift of Time
By Guest Writer (May 9, 2005)
by Dale Grissom Life is short and we waste so much of it in pursuit of the dollar. We tell ourselves that we must "keep up" with those around us. We must live in a nice house, drive an expensive...
We Need to Know God
By Guest Writer (April 25, 2005)
by Shan Jackson When Paul traveled to Athens he went there with one purpose -- to bring salvation to the Grecian world. There he encountered certain philosophers who found delight in hearing new things from all over the world (Acts...
I Know How You Feel
By Guest Writer (April 18, 2005)
by Steve Preston All of us have probably heard that phrase at one time or another. It usually comes after telling someone of a problem or problems you are facing. How often, though, is the response, "I know how you...
What Effect Do I Have on My Brethren?
By Guest Writer (March 28, 2005)
by Maxie B. Boren A question which every Christian needs to ask himself is, "What effect do I have on my brethren?" This is an important inquiry for each of us to make, because the Bible has a great deal...
No Fear in Christ
By Guest Writer (March 20, 2005)
by Steve Preston Many things in life will cause us to feel fear. When I was in grade school, I feared going out in the dark because I thought someone was waiting to get me. After I got married, I...
What Is Desirable in a Man
By Guest Writer (March 4, 2005)
by Warren Baldwin "What is desirable in a man is his kindness; and it is better to be a poor man than a liar." Proverbs 19:22. (NASB). Mmmmmm, don't know about this one. "What is desirable in a man is...
Needed: Godly Men and Women
By Guest Writer (February 27, 2005)
by Bill Dillon The Great Wall of China is the world's longest fortification. It extends over 1500 miles, roughly following the southern border of the Mongolian plain. Its average height is 25 feet; it is wide enough (about 12 feet)...
The Teacher
By Guest Writer (February 21, 2005)
by John Gipson There was no lack of religious teaching in the Palestine of the first century. The scribe was a familiar figure both in Galilee and Judea. He was met everywhere -- in the synagogue, the marketplace, in the...
Do It Yourself
By Guest Writer (October 3, 2004)
by Jim McDoniel Henry Ford had carved into his fireplace mantel the words, "Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice." Doing jobs for ourselves can be rewarding and beneficial. Several years ago, a friend in the lawn-mowing...
Why Serve Jesus
By Guest Writer (October 1, 2004)
by Steve Preston If you are a faithful follower of God, then the above question will be asked of you, in one form or another, at some point in your life. The question may be "Why do you go to...