Imagine someone who has lived in several towns, perhaps even countries, over a period of only a few years. Maybe he, or she, was in the military and was stationed at a number of different bases in various parts of the world. Perhaps their job required them to be transferred to different cities. Whatever the …
Guess What the Doctor Saw!
I recently had a heart cath. Doctors use this procedure to exam how well your heart is working. A catheter is inserted into a large artery (in my case, the radial artery at the wrist). Contrast dye is then injected into the heart, in effect, creating a “movie x-ray.” The doctor uses these images to …
Electronic Worship
The following article, “Electronic Church” was written by Wayne Jackson. It is an excellent article that stresses the importance of assembling together to worship as well as the dangers of the “electronic church.” It is especially appropriate at a time when far too many elders, preachers, and other influential “church leaders” have seen fit to …
From the Time You Were a Child
In II Timothy 3:15, Paul wrote, “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” How was it that Timothy was able to know the scriptures from the time he was a child? No doubt he had …
Why Be Thankful?
"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are also called in one body; and be ye thankful." (Colossians 3:15) The Scriptures command us to be thankful. But, have you ever wondered why we should be thankful? Who benefits most when we are thankful? Us? Or God? Click …
Will You Always Be Faithful?
Will you still be living faithfully to God ten years from now? How about five years? How about this time next year? “Well, of course,” you say, “I’ll always be faithful! I would never leave God.” I’m glad you feel that way. But remember, there are many who have become unfaithful who, at one time, …
Is God Racist?
The following article, "Is God Racist," written by Dave Miller, was originally published by Apologetics Press and can be found at https://apologeticspress.org/APContent.aspx?category=7&article=1007&topic=425 . Dave Miller, Ph.D. A certain segment of the American population has succeeded in perpetrating the notion of “political correctness” (PC) across a broad base of society. This ideology has infiltrated politics, education, and religion. …
The Problem of Prejudice
Prejudice can be defined as “unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature, regarding an ethnic, racial, social, or religious group.” A few things about prejudice are worth mentioning: First, no particular race, or ethnic group, has a monopoly on being prejudice. It is possible for someone from any race, country or ethnic …
What Does Going to a Garden Party Have to Do With Living a Life That Is Pleasing to God?
Good question! How could an old song about going to a garden party make me think of the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God? It's really not as odd as you might think, To find out, listen to the audio below!
Don’t Let the World Make Play-Doh Out of You!
Most of us remember playing with Play-Doh when we were kids. (Yeah, I know, some of you are saying to yourself “A kid is a young goat.” But I’m not so formal that I can’t refer to children as kids. Please indulge me for a moment). Play-Doh is a modeling compound that can be shaped …
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Living Certain in an Uncertain World
Seems like I’ve been hearing the phrase “We are living in uncertain times” a lot lately. Folks, ever since Adam was formed from the dust of the earth and Eve was formed from one of his ribs, people have always been living in uncertain times. The word “certain” can be defined as “free from doubt, …
Does It Really Matter How We Worship?
God is deserving of our worship. Jesus taught that God desires that we worship Him. (John 4:23) Has God instructed us as to how we should worship Him? Or are we free to worship God in any way we choose, as long as we are sincere in what we do? In Matthew chapter fifteen, Jesus …
Denominations Are a Product of Men, Not God
This past week I read an article written by a minister of a well-known denomination. The first statement of the article read as follows, “When the church age began during the Lord’s earthly ministry, there was only the church Jesus built.” Questions for the minister who wrote the article, and all of us, to consider …
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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
What do YOU see when you survey the wondrous cross? Some would see no more than a rough, wooden cross. Some look at Christ on the cross as a myth, a mere invention of men. Some look at the cross with indifference, having no desire to appreciate its significance. Some look at those who appreciate …
And the People Answered “Amen!”
More than just "interesting reading," the Old Testament provides many lessons helpful to us today. One such example is found in Nehemiah 8:1-12. First, consider the assembly (verses 1-2). The people gathered as one man, indicating an atmosphere of unity. Unity among God’s people is as important today as it was in Nehemiah’s day (I …