There are three entities that are not found as a part of the discipline and teaching instructions in Ephesians 6:4: 1) The State Is Not In Ephesians 6:4 Educational institutions cannot be counted on, especially for moral teaching. In fact, you had better be watchful because some schools may even promote the exact opposite of […]

For many, the Old Testament is the “boring” part of the Bible. Their reasoning is that it contains little in the way of instruction for the Christian, certainly not like the more practical epistles in the New Testament. But in one of those epistles, the apostle Paul says, “For whatever was written in earlier times […]

Dear Preacher, You often stress attendance at worship as important. But I think a fellow has a right to miss now and then. Please have me excused for the following reasons: Christmas – (It comes only once a year!) – 1 New Years – (I need to start off rested) – 1 July 4th – […]

Moses continues his explanation of the origin of all things by continuing with the most basic of the features of the visible universe. God has made visibility of the universe possible with the creation of light and now he provides a place that is neither in the water nor in the vast reaches of space. […]

In all my years as a Christian, I’ve learned the following: 1) That you can do or say something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. 2) That it’s taking me a long time to become the person God wants me to be. 3) That you should always leave loved ones with […]

If Christianity were all up to you, how strong would the church of the Lord be? What would be her reputation and influence in the community and the world? How much would she know of the Bible, and how ready would she be to teach the lost? How united and trouble-free would the church be […]

The following is a story of nature demonstrating the fact that struggles are a necessary part of growth and development for the Christian in this life. God places these struggles (or trials) before us to prepare us for that perfect home in heaven with Him. The Man And The Cocoon One day a small opening […]

The following thoughts are from a selected short article in the Sword and Staff publication, Vol. 42, 2004. The message it presents should be of utmost importance to us as we teach and preach the saving gospel of Christ to others. Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It […]

The following is a list of the “ABC’s” of Christianity. If we will faithfully incorporate the practical thoughts presented in this list into our daily lives, we will see dramatic results in our Christian walk. “A”sk — Matthew 7:7 “B”lessed — Matthew 5:6 “C”ome — Matthew 25:34 “D”epart — Psalm 34:14 “E”vil — 1 Corinthians […]

One of the most wonderful things God does is join two people in marriage. But not everyone’s marriage is so wonderful! There are problems in marriage! Sometimes devastating, seemingly unbearable problems! If we do not deal with our problems, they will destroy our marriage. Selfishness Jesus helps us with the problem of selfishness (Luke 9:23). […]

You will recall in 1 Kings 17:1, “Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the sojourners of Gilead, said unto Ahab, “As Jehovah, the God of Israel, liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.” Elijah, God’s spokesman, informed Ahab that because of his great […]

Do you believe everything you read in the newspapers? What about the information given on TV news or radio talk shows? A Roper survey showed that even though Americans overwhelmingly (80 percent) believe that the press is essential to a free society, only 2 percent believe everything a newspaper reporter tells them. For TV news […]

So many of today’s citizens of the Lord’s kingdom think nothing of missing Sunday evening worship and Wednesday evening Bible classes. They are apt to ask the following question to justify their forsaking the assembly: “Do the scriptures explicitly say that we must attend Sunday evening and Wednesday evening services?” The answer is obviously “No”. […]

The following rhythmic verses by an unknown author are offered as an encouragement to faithful preachers worldwide: When I preach, there are some who say they could listen to me all day. Others think I preach too “long”. Still others think I go about it wrong. Some say my sermon is much too deep. To […]

Many people in our world have concluded that the Bible is an incomprehensible book of “mystery”. It is looked upon as a book of unresolved conflicts and offers only numerous viewpoints. However, the Bible puts great emphasis upon understanding. The terms “understand” and “understanding” are used more than three hundred times in God’s revelation. The […]

After over 400 years of bondage, 9 great plagues, and the death of the firstborn of the Egyptians, God lead the children of Israel out of Egypt with a high hand under the leadership of Moses: “And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: […]

In 2 Peter 3:18, the apostle Peter stated regarding spiritual growth, “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” As Christians, we are obligated to grow spiritually as indicated by the above verse from 2 Peter. Paul condemned […]

An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Fortunately, a local farmer came to help with his strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” Buddy didn’t respond. Once more the farmer hollered, “Pull Buster, pull!” Buddy didn’t respond. Once more the farmer […]

From the standpoint of material wealth, we Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we really are. By going through a little mental exercise we can sit back and start counting our blessings…. 1) Take out all of the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blankets and pads […]

A little girl, when asked why we now worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath Day, as the Jews did in the Old Testament, answered, “Because there aren’t as many good cartoons on Sunday as there are on Saturday.” Whether this actually happened or was told for a laugh, I do not know, but it […]