On the Heels of Heartache
Except for Bible class studies, we may not think very much about Paul's troubles. One of the travel periods of Paul's life was really...
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Sep 22, 2019
The Gathering
The phenomenon is called "shikadamari" in Japanese. A loose translation would be, "deer gathering spot." A large population of...
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Sep 15, 2019
The Reality of Giving (in real life)
Many years ago, in a class at Freed-Hardeman on marriage and the family, the professor, Lawrence Taylor, said that the real test of...
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Sep 8, 2019
Some Things To Look Up To!
Every day ends with a period that is appropriately named "sunset." Photographers call the hour around it "the golden hour" and lots of...
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Sep 1, 2019
"Call David"
My son, David, is a constant source of surprise to me. It seems that he can do any thing he sets his mind to -- building a house...
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Aug 25, 2019
Don't Get Cut Off
Abide in Me, and I in you. As A- the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide...
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Aug 18, 2019
Finding Fault
You may have heard the story about the two taxidermists who stopped in front of a store window. In the window, an old owl was on display....
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Aug 11, 2019
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
It must be agreed by all those who believe the Bible that the world's greatest question is, "What must I do to be saved?" or "What shall...
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Aug 4, 2019
Friends or Enemies?
"For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is...
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Jul 28, 2019
Understanding the Mysteries
It's doubtful that anyone reading this article believes themselves a likely candidate for idolatry. However, one could say that the...
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Jul 21, 2019
"This is love... Not that we loved God"
I was checking out in a bookstore many years ago and purchasing a wonderful little commentary on the book of Deuteronomy. As a rule,...
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Jul 16, 2019
Why We Believe
Peter challenges his readers (1 Peter 3:15). "Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone...
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Jun 30, 2019
Don't Call It An Offering...
There is little wonder to why so many of the world think that "church" is all about money. They hear some preachers begging for money, or...
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Jun 23, 2019
"Says Who"
Authority has always been a big deal. The people in charge ave changed nations and the world. They have rallied their citizens to heroic...
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Jun 2, 2019
Decisions, Decisions
One of the rooms we host each year in Nashville at Lads is for folks to come get between meal goodies. There is often a big difference in...
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May 26, 2019
"Lord, Increase Our Faith"
But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a of them that...
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May 19, 2019
Renewal
There are some words that paint a vivid picture if examined. Take the word "renewal" for an example. We all know about "new." We love...
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May 12, 2019
Mother Firsts
It's an amazing thing to ponder the first of nearly anything, that whatever is under consideration never existed/happened before! We...
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Apr 14, 2019
Sobering Words from the Past
Pliny the Younger was the Roman governor of Pontus/Bithynia from AD 111-113. His letter, here translated, describes the governor's...
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Apr 7, 2019
No Power Source
A native of a distant mountain village had the opportunity to visit a large modern city. He was utterly amazed by everything he saw....
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