The following article was written by David Padfield, preacher for the Zion church of Christ in Zion, Illinois. In his article, Brother Padfield lists five beneficial truths found in the genealogy of Christ (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38):
During the Labor Day holiday, this writer had to call 911 in order for emergency medical technicians to transport my wife to the hospital because of a prescription drug overdose. After spending four days in the hospital, she is now successfully recuperating at home,
From his blog entitled, “The Morning Drive,” Brother Scott McCown, preacher for the Parrish congregation in Parrish, Alabama, lists the following six steps to effective soul winning that he received from
It is said that Charles Spurgeon once found an old worm-eaten Bible on the table at a Scottish wayside inn. Carefully holding it up to the light, he noticed only one hole through which the light shone.
Several times in my life, querists have asked me, “If an individual dies on their way to the baptistry, will they be lost?” If we were to say to the querist, “the individual is lost,” we often play into the
The Associated Press reported today that “Battle-weary members of Congress are coming soon to neighborhoods near you to press for re-election.” (Also note this article).
An old man was once asked what had robbed him of joy the most in his lifetime. He replied, “Things that never happened!”
In the 2009, volume 47, number 3 edition of The Sword and Staff publication, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):
It is one thing to “hear” the word of God (Romans 10:17) — it’s something else to receive it. The Greek word that James uses for “receive” in James 1:21 is one that means to welcome as we would
A querist asks, “From my study of the Old Testament, I know the Law of Moses was given to the Jews and the Jews only (Exodus 34:29-35; Exodus 35:1). It was “nailed to the cross” (Colossians 2:14 KJV); “abolished” (2 Corinthians 3:13 KJV); “cast out” (Galatians 4:22-31 KJV) and “disannulled” (Hebrews 7:18 KJV). My question […]
The following poem penned by Linda Ellis, speaks volumes regarding the brevity of life (Job 7:6-10; James 4:13-14; cf. Psalm 78:39; Proverbs 27:1) and the importance of our making every moment count in doing good (Acts 10:38; cf. Matthew 5:13-16):
Brother J.W. McGarvey, a key figure in The Restoration Movement (see article) was one of the stalwarts of the faith and a very prolific writer. For more than 40 years, articles flowed from his pen to such periodicals as the Millennial Harbinger, American Christian Review, and Lard’s Quarterly.
I dreamed I was in heaven Where an angel kept God’s book He was writing so intently I just had to take a look
The following barbs of wisdom come from The Sword and Staff publication, 2010, Volume 48, Number 3; pg. 13 (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):
The August 2010 edition of the Christian Worker is available now. I have an article in this issue entitled, Wanted: Men Who Will Teach Their Children. Download your copy here: August, 2010 Christian Worker Don’t forget to subscribe to Christian Worker
A querist asks, In 1 Peter 3:7 KJV, what does the phrase “dwell with them [wives] according to knowledge” mean?
According to Webster’s Online Dictionary, the word, “context,” comes from the Latin term, contextus, “connection of words,” from contexere, “to weave together.” The imagery for this term is that of a woven fabric.
Have we ever wondered what will be said of us when we depart the walks of this earthly existence? (Hebrews 9:27). What kind of eulogy will be presented on our behalf at our funeral service?
The following are some reachable goals that we can set for ourselves each day of our life:
There’s a controversy in the world regarding how we should properly dress before our fellow man. Some folks obviously think that the less clothing we wear, the “cooler” we become (this is not always true – see No. 3 – Cover up).