In 1 Corinthians 1:25-27, the apostle Paul declared, “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling

Have you ever been to the ICU unit in a hospital? Perhaps a parent, child or even a dear friend has suffered a major heart attack or some terrible physical trauma. There are beepers, buzzers, and the rhythmic pumping of machines. Somehow these machines are helping to keep someone alive. Every heart attack patient has experienced the […]

A little over two weeks ago, one of our beloved elders went to be with his Lord. His passing from this life vividly reminded me that death affects all mankind — both young and old, male and female, rich and poor. Death is no respecter of persons (Ecclesiastes 3:18-20; Ecclesiastes 8:8; cf. Hebrews 9:27.

While looking at the postings on Twitter today, I came across a thought-provoking article by Katherine Huske, a web marketing director from Chattanooga, Tennessee. In her article, she talks about the degrading and perverted lyrics in the rap music she recently heard playing as she and other women were exercising.

There’s no question that money is indeed a powerful force. We work for it, save it, and then spend it to satisfy our earthly needs (and wants), wishing we had more of it. Aware of its distracting danger (1 Timothy 6:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 16:19; Ecclesiastes 7:7), Jesus taught a great deal regarding money and our […]

In Habakkuk 2:20 KJV, God’s prophet wrote, “The Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” In this passage, the prophet is teaching respect for the authority of the God of Heaven. The Lord being in His holy temple, is a reference to His authority and the place of […]

The story is told of a congregation that built a beautiful new church building. In fact, folks came from far and wide to see it and admire its beauty! Up on the roof, a little nail heard the people praising

Is there anything else that is better worth, As along life’s way we plod, Than to find some wandering soul of earth, And bring him home to God?

The story is told of a Yellowstone National Park ranger who was one day leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and  various kinds of animals, that he switched his two-way radio off because it was distracting.

Often we sing in our songbooks, “Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating, Wanderers on the mountain astray; Come unto Me, His message repeating, Words of the Master speaking today.” Many sermons are preached urging church members to be more diligent in preaching and teaching the Gospel to those who are spiritually lost. Often the words […]

Date written: September 24, 1994 Scripture ref: Romans 16:16 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: On The Name Church of Christ PROPOSITION: To set forth a study of the implications of the name “church of Christ.” OBJECTIVE: To teach some fundamental lessons in regard to the churches identity as opposed to the denominations. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Romans 16:16 […]

What is the difference between The Holy Ghost and The Holy Spirit? When does one receive the Holy Spirit? Are we given the gifts of the Holy Spirit in these days? Do miracles still continue? These are all very good questions. To answer your first question, there is no difference between the Holy Ghost and […]

The following barbs of wisdom come from The Sword and Staff Publication, 2004, Volume 42, Number 4; pg. 13 (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):

When visiting a cemetery, have we ever taken the time to notice the various epitaphs on the stones? (see article). Some of them are very unique and well-thought-out. I especially enjoyed reading the following one:

Like most people who cook, I have a favorite food recipe handed down from my mother – salmon croquettes. The recipe is sure-fire — if you follow the directions exactly. However, if you omit some

The Lord’s Day is my tower of strength! It is the day of days for soul refreshment. In my moments of quiet meditation, I have often asked myself, “How long would strength remain in me and God’s reality remain

The Internet Journal Of Family Practice (scroll down to “Introduction” heading) noted that a recent study of more than 2,000 deaths in a national cohort of approximately 21,000 people, followed for nine years (1987-1997), found that persons who never attended religious services

Did Jesus really walk on water or simply use some nearby sandbars? Did He actually multiply bread and fish to feed 5,000 people, or did He just hypnotize the crowd into thinking He did? Were those miracles or merely clever deceptions?

In Jude 1:11 KJV, Jude speaks of those who “perished in the gainsaying of Core,”  making direct reference to Korah’s rebellion in Numbers 16-17. He was the individual who not only stirred up some of the princes of the congregation, adversely affecting the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 16:1), but he became a rallying point for […]

A querist asks, “I’ve just happened to notice in a pocket reference guide to the Scriptures that I use, that under the topic heading ‘Lord’s Supper’ it states ‘Not – Eucharist, nor sacrament.’ This conflicts with my dictionary when I look up each term.