The story is told of two men who were friends — both purchased parrots for pets. It turned out that one of the parrots was accustomed to singing spiritual songs, while the other used many curse words. The owners thought if they would place the parrot which sang

The phrase “dashboard dining” has come to signify the growing practice of eating while driving to save time. Popular freeway cuisine includes yogurt in squeeze tubes, soup in heat-and-sip containers, and small cookies that fit in cup holders.

From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following selected article regarding our having complete trust in God, because of His ability to control those things that are seemingly uncontrollable (see article).

The following are some key thoughts and Scriptures to dedicated living that we as Christians should incorporate into our lives, if we haven’t already: Denying self by focusing on the welfare of others (Matthew 16:24; 1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Gal. 6:1-2; Philippians 2:3-5; cf. Acts 10:38). Crucifying the old man of sin (Romans 6:1-2,6) and bringing […]

Regarding the book of Revelation, a querist asks, “Do any of you have, or know of, any information that will help me to grasp this book and it’s many symbols. I understand that a lot of the symbols used are from the Old Testament, is that the case?” The book of Revelation, with all of […]

Our world offers “passing pleasures” (Hebrews 11:25), but our Lord gives us full and lasting joy (John 15:11). Pleasure is dependent on outward circumstances, but joy is inward and is not disturbed by one’s environment. Pleasure is always changing, but joy is constant. Worldly delights are often followed by depression. True joy is grounded in […]

One of the Greek words for fellowship is the verb, “sunkoinoneo”. According to Vine’s Expository dictionary, Pg. 90, the meaning of this word is “to have fellowship with or in”, is used in Ephesians 5:11; Philippians 4:14, R.V., “ye had fellowship,” for A.V., “ye did communicate”. E.W. Bullinger in his Critical Lexicon and Concordance to […]

There is no greater threat to practicing true Christianity than the doctrine of original sin (also known as the doctrine of total hereditary depravity). Briefly, this is the teaching that all people born inherit the sinful state into which Adam and Eve passed due to their sin within the Garden of Eden. As a result […]

A querist asks, “In the book of Acts, we see several accounts of conversion that are recorded. Some people think that ‘just getting wet’ [baptism] is all there is to conversion.

Every time I view various pictures of God’s creatures and creation, it baffles me to see how anyone could not verify the existence of an eternal God simply by looking at His beautiful and perfectly designed creation (Romans 1:18-20; cf. Genesis 1; Job 9:1-10; Psalm 19:1-6; Psalm 139:14-17; Amos 5:8; Psalm 148:1-10).

In Romans 6:1-2, Paul speaks directly to some folks who were obviously exploiting God’s grace: “Shall we continue in sin [keep on sinning] that grace may abound?”

Man is to live by every word proceeding out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). Peter said this: “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2). We know, then, how spiritual growth comes. And we have lived to see many, many religious people who […]

Christian Hypocrites? During my years as a Christian, I have seen members of the church become unfaithful and totally abandon the Lord’s church. Why? Their reason was, “there’s too many hypocrites in the church.” As a result of abandoning the Lord’s church, they themselves become the very person they are denouncing — a “hypocrite.” A […]

In today’s society, many folks are trying to reverse the aging process. Those with wrinkles get facelifts, while others have injections to remove unwanted facial lines. Behind

The Aged and the Widowed in the church of Christ in India. Brother Esudas is trying to meet a need in his land.  Please read.

The story is told of a tax assessor who came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes the old gentleman would have to pay. The following conversation took place; “What property do you possess?” asked the assessor. “I am a very wealthy man,” replied the gentleman. “List your possessions, please,” […]

In the December issue of the Magnolia Messenger on page 10, Brother Dennis Doughty, preacher for the Tunica, Mississippi congregation, has written an article entitled, “How I Wish the World Would

Date written: November 19, 1994 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 13:5 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: The Examined Life PROPOSITION: Our life ought to be an examined life because the examined life will be a life with purpose, values, and faith. OBJECTIVES: To recognize the difference between the examined life and the unexamined life. To be able tell […]

A retired Christian friend recently sent me via e-mail, a delightful electronic card uniquely entitled, “The Scripture Tree” —  complete with flowers, birds, and squirrels.

When Samuel (God’s prophet and judge – 1 Samuel 3:20; 1 Samuel 7:15) grew old, he appointed his sons to preside as judges over Israel (1 Samuel 8:1). Unfortunately, their character and disposition of heart was not like that of their father (1 Samuel 8:3; cf. 1 Samuel 3:10; 1 Samuel 3:19).