In our prayers, we usually pray about what weighs the heaviest on our heart (Matthew 26:36-44). Our finite minds can never predict what is in the infinite mind of God. However, we can eliminate many prayer requests which we know to be unworthy (James 4:3). Earnest prayer sets in motion forces which are far beyond […]
The following parody by an unknown author will hopefully make us “think” with regards to our attending worship services: In order to make it possible for everyone to attend church services next week, we are planning a special “No Excuse Sunday”. 1) Cots will be placed in the vestibule for those who say; “Sunday is […]
As Christ is our godly example for us to follow (1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6; cf. Acts 10:38), we too should be godly examples to our children and grandchildren.
As people, we sometimes have funny concepts about growing old. We don’t want to become old, but neither do we want to die young. Douglas MacArthur is quoted as saying, “Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to […]
A crew of workmen labor for several months to build a house. When completed, it houses not only a family, but
A distraught father, some years ago in another state, asked if I would meet with his daughter concerning modern-day-miracles. I had known this family for years, and when working in a Jr. College “Bible Chair” arrangement, had her as a student in some classes. She had obeyed the gospel in her youth, and was most […]
I stood beside the river….. It was quiet and calm and still, When someone cast a stone into the water….as folks will;
Ahithophel (his name means “brother of folly”) was a statesman and counselor of kings, who enjoyed such great fame and popularity that his counsel “was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God” (2 Samuel 16:23).
Our local paper carried accounts of two science workshops in local schools, and in reading the accounts, we could see that science was truly at work. In one case, the earth’s revolving around the sun was demonstrated by drawings and showing them in rapid sequence. That illustrated a point of science! In the other case, […]
The way we view life makes all the difference in the world. We carve out for ourselves incentives and motivation from the structure of our conduct and existence. The apostle Paul cogently reminds us:
Well, another birthday has rolled around for this writer. It seems as though they roll around more often as each successive year goes by. For example, the last ten years have really speeded by, seemingly in a two year period of time! A lot of water has run under the bridge during this past year, […]
The story is told of a Christian employee who was approached by a fellow employee, asking him if he wanted to put a dollar in a football pot that was
A querist asks, In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul mentions the “inward man.” My question is, What is the “inward man” that Paul is referring to in this passage? The text in 2 Corinthians 4:16 states: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed […]
The inspired penman Paul stated in Romans 12:2 ASV, “And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.“
The phrase, “It’s not fair,” is commonly heard among siblings when one perceives that an inequality has occurred. Why? Because we live in a society where life is often assessed in terms of fairness. Many folks are raised from childhood with the notion that things need to be “fair.” If you
The story is told of a kindergarten teacher who once gave her students a piece of paper and told them to draw on it whatever picture they pleased. As she passed around the room, she
The following barbs of wisdom come from The Sword and Staff publication, 2012, Volume 50, Number 3; pg. 13 (appropriate Scriptures and related articles have been added):
If you’ve watched the news any time lately, you’ve probably been aware of the new “epidemic” in our country. This epidemic isn’t caused by a virus; it isn’t caused by a bacteria; it isn’t caused by any “disease” at all. The new epidemic in our country, say the experts, is obesity. We are being told […]
Recently, my wife and I stopped at a local fast-food restaurant for hamburgers. As we ate in their outside eating area, I noticed that a beautiful blackbird, having midnight black body feathers, coal black tail, and wing feathers, landed in the empty space beside our car. Standing very patiently, I knew that all he wanted […]
I wish I knew what He had planned Some magic way to see, Just why my life goes on this way, So much is asked of me. He knows exactly what’s in store, Though I don’t have a clue. There’s just no way to work alone, Thank God His strength shines through! I realize these […]