The following is a description of three kinds of creatures that give us insight into life’s struggles and problems: A Buzzard If you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of his ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The […]

As we look back on the horrible events which occurred on September 11, 2001, we must look at both the negative and positive aspects of these events in order to maintain a balanced perspective. On the negative side, we mourn the death of nearly 3,000 souls on that fateful day because of the radical religious […]

Good grammar mattered to my grandmother. As a former English teacher, it bothered her when she heard me use an incorrect word. For instance, when I used the word “I” in a sentence instead of “me”

Winning a long distance race doesn’t always belong to the swiftest runner, but to the runner with the most stamina. To gain stamina, a runner must discipline himself, not only by running every day, but by running up steep and challenging hills.

The following is a poem written in 1921 by Myra Brooks Welch (scroll down page). This lady reminds me of my Aunt Lee, who spent 67 years in a wheelchair because of crippling rheumatoid arthritis. Folks, when we’re down and out, thinking that life is no longer worth living, please think of the pain these […]

An anonymous writer once stated, “The tongue can be a blessing, And the tongue can be a curse; Say, friend, how are you using yours: For better or for worse?”

Within the legal code of the various states within the U.S.A., one may be found guilty of being an accessory to a particular crime. If one supplies a murderer with a weapon knowing what the intent of the murderer is, then one will be found guilty of being an accessory to murder. If a person […]

One of the great temptations we face in life, is yielding ourselves to the popular side of an issue. This is especially true of young people in dealing with peer pressure (cf. Exodus 23:2). It’s tough to stand firm and hold on to our convictions, when we find out that losing popularity with our peers […]

A little over six hundred years before the birth of Christ, the prophet Jeremiah came upon the scene in Judah. God’s people had abandoned loyalty to Him and were on the verge of being completely carried away into captivity due to their sins (Jeremiah 25:8-14; Deuteronomy 28:63-64). Through the prophet Jeremiah, Jehovah begged His people […]

The story is told of a stressed-out woman who was tailgating a man as they drove on a busy boulevard. When he slowed to a stop at a yellow light, the woman hit the horn, began cussing, screaming, and angrily gesturing in frustration. As she continued raving and ranting, she heard a tap on her […]

The British people were anxiously awaiting the news of the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18,1815. Their only means of communication was a system of signals. One of the signal stations

According to the National Institute Of Mental Health statistics in 2001, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. It was the eighth leading cause of death for males, and 19th leading cause of death for females. In this brief article, let us study why suicide is not a viable option […]

There is in the popular mindset today, the idea that an individual can be spiritual without being religious. I’ve seen this concept presented in some recently read articles. I’ve also heard such touted in some television programs on the subject. And, there are many people today who have bought into this idea that one can […]

I was talking with someone the other day regarding coming to the services. The person explained that he was going to a denomination right now because his child liked going to this place. That is when this thought crossed my mind. Would I leave any other major decision in my life up to a child? […]

Much is said regarding the qualifications of elders, but what about the qualifications of preachers? Many of the admonitions to preachers and qualifications of preachers are found in Paul’s discourse to Timothy and Titus. The following is a partial list: 1) “Charge some that they teach no other doctrine, Neither give heed to fables, and […]

Satan’s Second Strike Vs. 1 – 3 – The first two verses of this chapter are virtually identical to chapter one verse six, seven, and eight (see comments on those verses). The point of this repetition is to make it clear, once again, that Satan was responsible for Job’s malady. The only difference in these […]

If an individual accepts Calvinism, “witnessing” or “testifying” in religious services is an accepted practice. Calvin taught that, since man was totally depraved, the only way he could be saved was by a divine act, and when God acted, His grace was irresistible and unconditional. Calvin also taught that man could not obey God unless […]

I think we can understand that the family of Noah would be excited to leave the ark. It had been their home for over a year but God declared that it was time to leave. They had left behind a world of the deepest depravity but they were opening the door to a restored world. […]

Recently someone asked, more or less, the following question: “How do we know that the things that were done in one church in the first century were done in the other churches as well?” That’s a good question because if we can’t know that the things practiced, say, in Corinth, were also practiced in Rome, […]

We have a song in our songbook, “Can He Depend On You?” This song speaks of God’s desire for us to be faithful. Can Jesus depend upon us as his servants?