From time to time, I receive some humorous emails from various individuals on my email list. The following are six humorous stories which demonstrate the innocence and straightforwardness of a little child (Matthew 18:1-3; Matthew 19:13-14):
Albert Einstein explored the belief that man could not understand the nature of God. In a 1930 interview, he stated: “We are in the position of a little child entering a huge library filled with books in many languages. The child knows someone must have written those books. It does not know how. It does […]
The following article was written by brother Roy Smalling, former preacher for the 6th and Jackson congregation in Odessa, Texas, emphasizing the importance of Bible study and the application of its precepts:
In Paul’s letter to the brethren at Philippi, he expresses the importance of focusing on the right target in our Christian life, when he tells us, “I press toward the goal [mark – KJV] for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).
Ken Davis, best-selling author, frequent radio and television guest, and one of the country’s most sought after inspirational and motivational speakers, has written an above titled article, which prompts us to ask the question, “Does social media replace friendships based on intimate face-to-face contact?“
From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by brother Lewis G. Hale, preacher for the Southwest congregation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, regarding “our heritage“:
The following article was penned by sister Barbara Hyland, wife of one of our elders at Montana Street. She brings forth some good words of wisdom for us to seriously think about regarding the use of God’s instruction manual — the Bible:
From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by brother Raymond Elliott, preacher for the Capitol Heights congregation in Montgomery, Alabama, about the goodness and the severity of God: One of the first truths that small children learn about God is that He is good. A prayer of thanksgiving offered by boys and girls […]
As I was taking my daily walk around a neighborhood elementary school this morning, I noticed on the sidewalk, a small round colorful object in front of me that was moving. Upon closer inspection, the moving object was a Fruit Loop being carried along by three ants. Not far behind, was another Fruit Loop being […]
In driving on our roadways here in El Paso, I’m noticing more and more that drivers are not using their directional signals. They just turn whatever direction their spirit moves them. It’s a dangerous habit, because it endangers not only themselves, but the drivers behind them as well.
Brother Jeremy Sprouse, preacher for the Patrick Street congregation in Dublin, Texas, is posting a Proverb a day from Proverbs 1-31, with a short related commentary on his blog, “A Preacher’s Study.”
When troubles come and problems arise in my life, I often turn to the encouraging passage in Romans 8:35, where Paul asks, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”
The following is an article penned by brother Kevin Rhodes (click on “Servant Leaders” heading), preacher for the Granbury congregation in Cleburne, Texas. In his article, he points out the fact that the Lord’s church is the perfect support group to help us in overcoming the problems we face in life:
The following above titled article penned by an unknown author in The Sword and Staff publication, Volume 48, Number 3, 2010 issue, lists some things that Satan would have us believe today as implied in his conversation with Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-6). I have added my commentary and relative Scriptures under […]
When we find ourselves in times of great stress, sorrow, or need, remember to cry out to the One who will neither “slumber nor sleep” (Psalm 121:4), knowing that “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry” (Psalm 34:15).
In the Old Testament, God’s people learned from their forty years of wilderness wonderings, that rocks were more than simply masses of stone. For example, they understood that a rock could serve as a shelter from a sudden storm or provide a cool shadow from an oppressive heat. They learned that a rock could also […]
From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by an unknown author about folks who take advantage of the poor and uneducated in the marketplace:
In looking at the recent death of Steve Jobs, I’m reminded of what Mr. Jobs stated in his commencement address that he delivered to the Stanford University graduating class in June, 2005. In that address, he told the graduating class:
In the children’s storybook, entitled, “Alice in Wonderland,” there is an interesting conversation between the principal character, Alice, and the Cheshire Cat (scroll down page). In the conversation, Alice asks, “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to do from here?” The cat responds by saying, “That depends a good deal on where […]
The following above titled poem by an unknown author, well illustrates the fact that we can’t accomplish much if we continually gripe or complain about life’s circumstances. Rather, we need to follow the inspired instructions found in 1 Corinthians 15:58, knowing that our time here on earth is short (John 9:4; cf. James 4:13-14). We […]