When a Christian tries to live a double life spiritually speaking (Matthew 23:27-28), he is anything but blessed. In fact James tells us that such a man is “a double-minded man — unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8 KJV; cf. James 4:8 KJV).

In the fast-paced society that we find ourselves in, have we ever stopped for a few moments and listened to the falling rain, or smelled the fresh air that follows it? Have we ever enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of a sunset? Have we ever experienced the

The story is told of a county superintendent of education who had three applications to fill a vacancy among the school district bus drivers. He devised the following criteria for selecting the proper driver:

With much assurance, the writer of Hebrews states: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).

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

Randal Matheny alerts us to a family who is in need of help. Read and respond.