In Matthew 28:18-20, we read: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19″Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20″teaching them to observe […]

In Haggai 1, we read of the completion of the temple by the Jews who returned from the Babylonian captivity. The beginning of Haggai 2:1-9, records the discussion of the former glory of Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 5-8) which was destroyed in 586 B.C.

One of my favorite daily cartoon strips is “Dilbert” produced by cartoonist Scott Adams (also this bio). In the strip, Mr. Adams mocks technology, leadership fads, and incompetent managers.

The mayor of a small town ceased mowing his lawn to the extent that he put up a sign in front of his home. It read: “There are more important things in life than tall grass.“

In 1983, Steve Jobs issued this bold challenge to John Sculley, then president of Pepsi-Cola bottling company: “John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you

1) We are early to the ball game, but late to worship services? 2) We see that they do their school homework, but never check to see if they have completed their Bible class lessons? 3) They cannot stay up late on school nights, but they can stay up and watch the “late show” on […]

I have a very tough question. I have been a member of the Lord’s Church for a few years, and once people find out, the first question they ask is “Why does the church of Christ think they are the only ones going to heaven and not the denominational churches?” I think they ask this […]

One of the challenges that religious writers must face, is the challenge of being honest about evil. When we write, we should always want good to win over evil. But even the

Just as important as the early detection and immediate treatment of cancer, is the detection and treatment of any spiritual decline, for the prevention of possible apostasy. Like cancer, apostasy gives warning signals.

In 1 Peter 3:21, the inspired writer declares, “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ”. To which some of our denominational friends might say, “Do you […]

When studying the books of the Bible, it is wise for the Bible student to possess (1) an outline of the book or (2) an overview (general view or survey) of the book in order to get

This past Thursday evening, (April 1st 2004) we went to the Berryville Community Center and watched a high school choir production of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” You may be familiar with the story. An emperor is more concerned with his own vanities than he is with the affairs of his […]

Because This Is My Father’s World, I will Praise Him, Praise Him for all He has done for me. Love Lifted Me from the depths of sin there At The Cross. Because of this, I can go Anywhere With Jesus, for I know He will be there. As I go, Each Day I’ll Do a […]

The gospel of Christ is: Free — Even the poor can obtain it: “The poor have the gospel preached to them” (Matthew 11:5 KJV). Plain — Even the uneducated can understand it (Mark 12:37 KJV) : “Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge” (Ephesians 3:1-6 KJV).

Some men have a tongue as rough as a cat’s, and biting as an adder. If you have a good temper, keep it. If you have a bad temper, don’t lose it! Gossip is something negative that is developed and then enlarged. The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his […]

Recently a learned man made the following statement: “We worship our work, we work at our play, we play at our worship.” We believe this is a fair appraisal of folk in our time. Too often, that which is first is, alas, last!

It may sound strange but one can receive a blessing and at the same time despise it. Beyond question, this is exactly what happened to ancient Israel as they wandered in the wilderness before entering the land of Canaan. The blessings God had given them were manifold. They needed leadership; God provided it (Exodus 14-16). […]

The Bible is divided into two great parts – the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament, commonly called “The Law” (2 Kings 17:13; Jeremiah 2:8; Lamentations 2:9; Ephesians 3:4; Zechariah 7:12; Matthew 7:13; John 1:45; Acts 24:14; Acts 28:23) was written to guide and direct God’s people before the coming of Christ […]

On page 9 and page 19 of the July-September, 2010 issue of the Magnolia Messenger, is the above titled article, written by brother Dave Verret, who now resides in Mililani, Hawaii. Brother Alfred Franks (see page 2 by clicking on the above link), editor of the Magnolia Messenger, writes the following note in preface to […]

The trip to De Leon, Texas was productive on a number of levels. I had a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my grandmother both going to De Leon and on the return trip. She lives in Graham, Texas, just south of Wichita Falls. My grandmother