Jesus once asked His disciples, “If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?” (Luke 11:11-12 NKJV). […]
On this Memorial Day, we not only observe and remember our fallen military heroes (also see Ms. Malkin’s tribute) that have given their lives for our country and our freedoms, we also observe the fact that there are many besetting economic and moral issues which America now faces (cf. Isaiah 1:1-15).
From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following above titled article written by Brother John Gipson. Brother Gipson points out the fact that even though we may consider ourselves inadequate for the work that God has called us to do, God can still use our perceived inadequacies to complete His work through our lives:
The following is a prayer I wrote, honoring the service men and women who have served in all wars, both present and past:
The Fifth Annual Preacher’s Files Lectureship will be conducted on July 9-11, 2010, at the Rush Springs church of Christ located in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. The theme for this year’s lectureship is “Seeking First the Kingdom.”
Each child that is born into this world has the potential for godliness and even greatness in the Lord’s kingdom (note the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11:1-40). However, the traits today’s children need to guide a future society will not come by accident, but through diligent and godly parenting (cf. Genesis 18:17-19; Luke 2:39-52; […]
“For all that God in mercy sends — For health and children, home and friends, For comfort in the time of need,
Sleep researchers tell us that we spend approximately 30 percent of our lives sleeping — or at least trying to sleep. Today there are more than 300 sleep disorder clinics in the
The story is told of a young salesman who was disappointed about losing a big sale. As he talked with his sales manager, he lamented, “I guess it just proves you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.”
Everyone wants to be happy, but many fail in their quest to find that elusive prize because they are looking in the wrong places.
From news reports, we read about a college football coach resigning after admitting he falsified his academic and athletic credentials. A career military officer confesses to wearing combat decorations he did not earn. A job applicant acknowledges that her stated
The following barbs of wisdom come from The Sword and Staff publication, 2008, Volume 46, Number 2; pg. 13 (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):
The story is told that soon after President James A. Garfield took office, a member of his cabinet insisted that a meeting be called to discuss a matter that had the potential of becoming a national crisis. President
Two of most important decisions that a young person will ever have to make in life are (1) who their friends will be and (2) who they will marry. Many times, “who” a young person’s friends are, will be the
There’s no gift more precious from God to a son or daughter than having a godly mother (Proverbs 31:25-28). For over sixty years, this writer was blessed with having a godly mother who greatly
A skeptic is one who is inclined to have a doubting attitude. However, if such a person is honestly seeking to know the truth, his doubting may be the first step toward finding the truth.
Through the years, there have been many articles written on God’s industrious creature, the ant. The ant is one of God’s most productive creatures, and because of that quality, Solomon encourages us to observe the ant, and be wise: “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise” (Proverbs 6:6).
Today’s Montana Street selected article, is by an unknown author. The author emphasizes our need to have the right attitude of heart before we offer our worship to God. The only
In the April issue of “The Sword and Staff” publication, volume 48, No. 1, pg. 5, editor James Gibbons records a personal testimony of a discussion he once had with a Methodist minister. Brother Gibbons was once a member of the Methodist church, but found, through a diligent
Blessed are the parents who make their peace with spilled milk and with mud, for of such is the kingdom of childhood.