“In The Light” When Jesus died on the cross, there was darkness over the land. The same was true prior to the death of the firstborn in Egypt. To walk in the light we need to know what is light and what is darkness. God is light and doesn’t want us to live in darkness, […]

Have you ever heard of the Baron Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Munchhausen? He was a German army cavalry officer who was born in Bodenwerder (Germany) and lived from 1720-1797, but so far as we know, he never accomplished any great or notable feat worthy of historical fame. So why is the good Baron famous? […]

The story is told of a family who constantly complained about the manner in which church services were conducted. The father complained about the long sermon; the daughter complained about how dull the announcements were; the mother griped about the song leader who sang the songs too slow or not fast enough, and about selecting […]

As people in our affluent society stock up on cell phones, iPods, and flat-panel TVs — we might call it an “affluenza” epidemic. Folks are attempting to find security in “more stuff” — “stuff” that is temporary and fleeting (cf. Proverbs 23:5; Matthew 6:19-21). The Bible calls the pursuit of more stuff as simple “greed” […]

Many sincere religious folks turn to Ephesians 2:8-9 to show that baptism is not necessary for salvation “” that grace is a “gift” based solely upon one condition “” faith.

It’s sad to report, but in recent years, some churches of Christ have introduced instrumental music into their worship services. The minister of one congregation said, “Relevance is driving it — relevance to our community — reaching out to seekers.” Another preacher said, “The instrumental service was added to reach the un-churched.” Of those being […]

The Bible offers wise counsel under every kind of circumstance. We as Christians need to realize this as we stagger under the blows of what wicked men have done to innocent lives and families in Iraq, Afghanistan, across our nation, and various other parts of the world. King David, in his old age, with inspired […]

One day I looked at myself The self that Christ can see; I saw the person I am today, And the one I ought to be.

From the Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by Brother Jeff Jenkins, preacher for the Lewisville congregation in Lewisville, Texas.

During President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address on January 20,1961, President Kennedy said the following inspiring words supporting the many freedoms we have in our great nation: “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”

In looking at Scripture, I’ve often wondered how King Solomon might have summed up his life in six words. As a young man, he could have written: “God has given me great wisdom” (1 Kings 4:29-34). But in his later years, he might have said: “Should have practiced what I preached” (1 Kings 11:1-8).

After the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the thinking was that more people would turn to religion. And perhaps they did — at least momentarily — to that brand of religion that offers gentle homilies and smooth platitudes while demanding no true conversion or spiritual growth.

Do we believe that God exists because of some “leap of faith” or is there real evidence for God’s existence? God “did not leave Himself without witness” (Acts 14:17). There is much evidence. It is not some “leap of faith” or some assumption as some teach! There is credible evidence for God’s existence. Here are […]

In Mark 16:20, the inspired record states of the apostles: “And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following, Amen.” Today one can simply turn on the television and hear claims being made of “miracles” on every hand. It’s a wonder anyone is sick […]

The story is told of a boy who once lived with a badly disfigured face. As a result, there came many unkind remarks. One day the boy said to his mother, “Mom, I hate people.” Realizing he had become despondent, she took him to a canyon and told him to shout, “I hate you!”

A querist asks, “How can I know which books are properly part of the Bible and which aren’t?”

The proper spiritual training of our children is a God-assigned, individual responsibility assigned primarily to fathers that cannot be abdicated to anyone else. Fatherhood inherently imposes obligations to train children — whatever is entailed in Ephesians 6:4, cannot be shifted to someone

In the former Soviet Union, peasant farmers often enjoyed telling humorous stories to lighten their dreary lives. The following is such a story:

March 16th, 2003 In reply to your comments below, even in 1 Corinthians 11 the use of the word “church” and “together” does not preclude individual action because Paul states in verse 28, “but let a man examine himself.” My position is clear. The use of the singular in 1 Corinthians11:28 is within a plural […]

Not long ago, my wife and I decided to eat breakfast at one of our local restaurants, I wanted bacon instead of sausage, but the menu said “No substitutions.”