Flying solo into the clouds of trouble and pestilence is not such a good idea, for it can lead to bad behavior patterns, causing us to retreat into defeat (Joshua 7:1-5). Like the Israelites, we may spin out of control and into literal despair (Numbers 14:1-4). Note that when the majority of the spies brought […]

A question, why we church of Christ is not important cross or why we never put cross in the worship building? How could you ever go into a congregation of the churches of Christ and not think the cross is important is beyond me. The hymns are drenched with the cross of Christ. The Lord’s […]

Another year is dawning, Dear Master, let it be, In working, or in waiting, Another year with Thee.

The story is told of an old violin-maker who chose the wood for his instruments from the north side of the trees, because this was the side that faced the fiercest windstorms. When the storms raged, the trees would groan under the lashings, but this is what gave them their strength.

One of the most popular hymns in our hymnbooks is “Give Me The Bible” written by Priscilla J. Owens. In the lyrics of each verse, Ms. Owens illustrates the following Bible truths:

Never Forsaken God has promised to be with the Christian if the Christian is faithful to him. What a wonderful blessing to know that we have security and safety while we remain in the love of God. God has always desired to dwell with His people and so He desires to do today. John Davis […]

In the Bible, God often expresses a truth in its usual sense (literal). He frequently, however, uses a symbol, a story, or other more figurative language. For example, it is literally true that God cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). And yet, how this truth is beautifully expressed with so much more impact in Psalms […]

A querist asks, “In Matthew 27:9-10, we read a quote supposedly from Jeremiah, but the quote isn’t from Jeremiah, but from Zechariah 11:12-13. Why is this quote taken from

If a farmer sows most of his seed crop in his front yard, he can only expect a limited harvest. The same holds true with churches. Even when capable teachers are faithfully proclaiming the pure word of God,

The story is told of a prominent salesman who had come to the time of his retirement. He was asked to sum up his success in three simple words. He answered, “And Then Some”. He was asked what that meant? He gave this answer. “I discovered at an early age that most of the real […]

While recently driving home from the office, I saw the rear end of an automobile displaying a bumper sticker that read: “Money Talks: Mine Says Goodbye.” There’s a bunch of folks who can relate to that sentiment, including myself.

Last week we discussed the work of the church that deals with reaching out to those who have never been saved. This is the work of evangelism. However, the church has an equal responsibility to minister to the saved. There are those among the saved who may be tempted to leave the church and return […]

Suppose that you were dying in the desert and you came upon a tent. Inside the tent were two people. One of those people appeared friendly, warm, and inviting. The other person appeared ugly, cold and repulsive. In front of both people were large baskets and inside one of those baskets was life giving water, […]

Like a lot of people who have become financially strapped because of medical and other unforeseen expenses, my wife and I are having to cut unnecessary costs from our monthly budget. Unfortunately, our Internet provider service is one of those

When a Roman soldier once asked Jesus to cure his palsied servant who was in great pain, Jesus said He would come and heal him. (Matthew 8:5-7).

I have maintained for years that all gospel preachers are, necessarily, apologists as well. Since I taught apologetics for several years to aspiring preachers, and since I have been trained in that particular discipline myself, I thought that it might be useful to start a thread on the subject of apologetics itself. Just what is […]

There was once a man who fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A Subjective person came along and said, “I feel for you down there.”

What about our worship to God on this Lord’s Day? Has it been offered with the right attitude of heart? (John 4:23-24-NKJV).

While writing books is a lofty profession for any writer, we can all “be” a book to someone. The question is, “What kind of book will we be?” The inspired penman Paul wrote to the brethren at Corinth and told them:

Prayer is certainly a great blessing from God and should be a powerful part of the Christian’s life. We know prayer is important to God, because the words pray, prayer,