From The Fellowship Room, the Daily Nudge asks this morning, “What stands out in your mind in the story of Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well?” (cf. John 4:1-42).

If I knew you and you knew me As I know me and you know you, Perhaps we less would disagree And paths alike we would ensue.

On this Father’s Day, we don’t need more lords, masters, kings or bosses. Rather, we need godly men in homes — not shouting directions from their recliners or cell phones, but godly fathers who are willing to take an active part in the training of their children (cf. Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4). We […]

The following barbs of wisdom come from The Sword and Staff publication, 2009, Volume 47, Number 2; pg. 13 (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

In the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, we see this young man making several errors in judgment. In this short study, let us look at some of them and then make some spiritual applications.

Not long ago, I was reading an article on the Internet about a denominational church in Indiana that decided to sponsor a festival or “Funfest” (see the under the heading category “Fun For Free“). The

Back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, there was a cult-like like religious movement called the “Boston Movement” (rooted in the Crossroads movement). The adherents of this movement promoted many off-the-wall man-made teachings contrary to the teachings of the Bible.

Joe Stowell, one of the writers for the “Our Daily Bread” website, gives us some spiritual insight on the idea of “fairness” in his article entitled, “It’s Not Fair” It’s something every child of God needs to think about.

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