The parable is told that one Sunday, near the end of the service, the preacher asked help in moving an urn of flowers from the platform. A young man came to the front and waited for the preacher to hand him the lovely vase filled with roses. Just as he reached up, he dropped the […]
The backslider’s calendar is a result of the many excuses some members give for not attending the worship services of the church. Our Lord had to deal with folks who gave Him some lame excuses as well (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62; Luke 14:15-20). Sad to say, people haven’t changed too much since then. January — […]
The story is told of man who was not well-educated, his manner being somewhat rough and crude. One Sunday, he
The story is told of a little boy who was one day conversing with his playmate regarding his grandmother’s glasses. He told his playmate, “When I get older, I want to wear glasses just like Granny’s, because she can see so much more than most people. Why, she can see good in a person when […]
From a practical standpoint, most of us like to hear of things that are convenient and easy to use (those so-called “time saving“ devices). For example, we have microwave ovens, electric door openers, remote control devices, and computers that are “user friendly.”
God has given each of us as individuals, unique talents to be used for the benefit of mankind (Matthew 25:14-23-NKJV;
Frederica Mathews-Green, a syndicated columnist for several diverse publications, once asked the following question regarding the church:
Someone has said, “The lazier a man is, the more he plans to do tomorrow.” If an individual desires to follow Christ, he must be willing to work. Our Lord gave His assessment of the value of work when He stated:
When the Greeks tried to impose their customs on the Jews in the time of the Maccabees (see also ISBE), many of them were ready to conform, but others refused, insisting on strict obedience to the law of Moses.
The following article was written by Brother Dan Gibson, former preacher of the Montana Street congregation. The article title begs the question, “Do we have multiple choices when it comes to eternity and our eternal dwelling place?”
According to the dictionary, the term “mercy” is defined as: “compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one’s power” or “the
The Old Faithful geyser is one of the most popular geysers in Yellowstone National Park. If we’ve seen it erupt, we know
In our world, diamonds are prized for their rarity, beauty, and durability. We often hear it said that “Diamonds are forever.” In fact, there was a James Bond film by that title
In Galations chapter 6, the apostle Paul gives us some inspired instructions on how we are to properly restore a
Central to Christianity, is a personal relationship between an individual and God (Matthew 22:36-37). A healthy and vital relationship with God, eliminates the sin that separates us from
Brother Steve Higginbotham, preacher for the South Green Street Church of Christ in Glasgow, KY. has written and
Beekeepers know that a bee’s age is determined by the condition of its wings (see Figure 4). Because bees constantly work, their wings get a lot of wear and tear. Young bees have wide well-formed wings, whereas older bees have narrow, torn, and tattered wings. The bee doesn’t die of old age. It dies when […]
A querist asks, “I’ve heard and read about many speculations and theories regarding the battle of Armageddon in Revelation 16:13-16. Understanding the figurative nature of Revelation, can you please
The shark is a large ocean fish with an equally large appetite. In fact, so large, that he will swallow almost anything he can get into his mouth.
The following are nine suggestions designed to improve our spiritual attitudes. If we’ll make application of these suggestions, not only will we experience personal Christian growth, but the Lord’s church will grow as well.