The story is told of a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere for his one-man shows of readings and recitations from the classics. He would always end his performance with a reading of Psalm 23. Each night, without exception, as the actor began his recitation …. “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want“.… the crowd would […]

Today as I was heading back to the church building, I saw, on the side of the road, an alligator snapping turtle. The Bass Pro Shops both in Springfield and in Dallas have very large ones on display, but this was the first time I had seen one in the wild. They are indigenous to […]

There’s an old sacred song we sing from time to time that contains the following words in the chorus:

In Eric Rauch’s article, “Does Prayer Change Anything?” — Mr. Rauch observes the following:

The story is told of a young man who chose to take on a problem that plagues many American cities — potholes. This particular pothole was located at an intersection near his home. It had been there for as long as he could remember. Residents in the neighborhood had developed the skill and habit of […]

When members of the Second Continental Congress signed the remarkable document known as the Declaration of Independence, they plainly declared their belief in God. They realized that the sweeping freedoms they were proposing, could only work in a responsible society where the Creator of the universe is acknowledged.

In the book of Exodus, we read where God seized the attention of Pharaoh and the Egyptians with a series of plagues (Exodus 7-11). They motivated the monarch to want to rid his country of the

The following article was written by Brother Dan Gibson, former preacher for the Montana Street congregation. In his good article, Brother Gibson emphasizes the fact that we will be miserable if we portray an attitude of selfishness in our lives (I’ve added appropriate Scriptures and article links):

In 1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV, Paul exhorted young Timothy to “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, […]

More than just “interesting reading,” the Old Testament provides many spiritual lessons helpful to us today. One such lesson is found in Nehemiah 8:1-12 regarding our attitude towards the hearing, understanding and application of God’s Word. The Importance Of God’s Word Consider the assembly (Nehemiah 8:1-2). The people gathered as one man, indicating an atmosphere […]

There is a very unique site on the Internet called “The Scripture Tree.” It contains a card with a Christmas tree complete with various Scriptures and music.

A querist asks, “Will being morally good save us on judgment day?” The Scriptures tell us that we cannot be saved by our own merit, our own righteousness, or personal works (Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:3). To be in a saved state, we

The Gospel Advocate, dated 15 Feb. 1940, p. 148, stated the following regarding Brother F.B. Srygley: “No one has sacrificed more time from home and family for the cause of Christ than Brother  Srygley. No one has endured more hardships, suffered more bitter persecution, and been slandered more than was he. Those who read his […]

A recent mail-out from a denominational source dealt with some kind of public protest where one felt “called by God” to carry a wooden cross through the city streets. When one criticized the move as being “show-offy” and with virtually no promise of accomplishing any good, the person said, “Now wait. Don’t go getting ‘spiritual’ […]

The Lord is my Shepherd (That’s Relationship!) I shall not want (That’s Supply!) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (That’s Rest!) He leadeth me beside the still waters (That’s Refreshment!) He restoreth my soul (That’s Healing!) He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness (That’s Guidance!) For His name’s sake (That’s Purpose!) […]

Exodus 21 lists various penalties for different offenses. In Exodus 21:28-32, injuries that could be caused by an ox are discussed, along with the consequences of these injuries for the owner of the animal. In the event that an ox killed a man or woman, the ox was to be stoned and its flesh uneaten. […]

From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following above titled article, written by Brother Alan Smith, minister for the Helen Street congregation in Fayetteville, North Carolina:

In 2 Chronicles 7:1-14-NKJV, King Solomon was given the criteria as to what would change the moral compass of Israel. It was to begin

In Haggai 1, we read of the completion of the temple by the Jews who returned from the Babylonian captivity. The beginning of Haggai 2:1-9, records the discussion of the former glory of Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 5-8) which was destroyed in 586 B.C.

One of my favorite daily cartoon strips is “Dilbert” produced by cartoonist Scott Adams (also this bio). In the strip, Mr. Adams mocks technology, leadership fads, and incompetent managers.