The question is asked, “Where is our confidence in the day of judgment?” (1 John 4:17). If we pattern our lives after Christ (1 John 2:3-6), we will have confidence in the day of judgment. The previous

Thoughts for today comes from an unknown author who emphasizes the word “watch” and note the progression from “thoughts” to “character.”

From the 2009, volume 47, number 1 edition of The Sword and Staff Publication, pg. 2, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

July 9-11, 2010 Hosted by the Rush Springs church of Christ “Seeking First the Kingdom” Friday, July 9 “After We Fall” – Joe May “During Times of Crisis” – B. Esudas “And the ‘PC’ Police” – Tim Hester “In Worship” – Don Gelles Saturday, July 10 “And Teaching Our Children” – Josh Howe “In Mission […]

From the 2006, volume 44, number 1 edition of The Sword and Staff Publication, pg. 2, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

It’s interesting to note that the Greek term “agape,” draws its meaning directly from the revelation of God — the Bible. It is not a form of natural affection, but rather a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). John tells us that God is the very essence of agape love (1 John 4:8,16; cf. John […]

In the 2009, volume 47, number 4 edition of The Sword and Staff publication, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

This writer has always enjoyed reading the biographies of the famous and not-so-famous folks who have passed from this life, because the influence of their lives still effect someone now living (Hebrews 11:4).

From the 2008, volume 46, number 4 edition of The Sword and Staff Publication, pg. 2, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

One of my favorite hymns is the beautiful “Be Thou My Vision” (source). It is a hymn derived from an 8th century Irish folk song. It expresses a desire for God’s hand in our lives and a longing tobe in His presence. The first words are credited to Dallan Forgaill in a work entitled, Rob tu […]

The following article was written by Brother Wade Webster, preacher for the Southaven, Mississippi congregation. In the article, Brother Webster expresses his concern for the future of America, and we should

From the 2004, volume 42, number 4 edition of The Sword and Staff publication, pg. 2, comes the following proverbs of wisdom (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

Sunday, July 4, 2010, marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (see article), declaring independence from Great Britain. I remember attending the yearly Independence Day

A querist asks, “Who is an apologist?” The Online Etymology Dictionary, defines the word, apology as being derived from the Greek word, apologia which means, “a speaking in

A querist asks, “Can you please explain how certain people in the Old Testament ‘saw’ God (Exodus 24:9-10; Genesis 32:30), but in 1 John 4:12 the text says that no one has seen God at any time?”

Since our regular preacher retired and moved away a few months ago, this writer has been preaching every other Lord’s Day for the Montana Street congregation here in El Paso, Texas.

From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by an unknown author. The author emphasizes our need to never allow our hearts to freeze over with indifference:

From time to time, we need to examine ourselves by the mirror of God’s Word (2 Corinthians 13:5; James 2:22-25), to see what kind of men we are:

In Daniel 2, we have recorded an amazing prophetic dream which the great Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar dreamed. None of the men in the king’s kingdom could interpret the dream with the exception of

A free medical resource site on the Internet lists the following five fatal diseases: Heart Attack, Cancer, Stroke, Lung Disease and Diabetes.