Apr 11
It is the heart’s desire1 of the members of the Lord’s church2 to glorify God3 by living obediently4 to His5 every Word6, and strive7 to save the lost8 by teaching the soul-saving Gospel9 and living the light-shining example.10 1Matt 22:37 Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, …
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Feb 16
I had a call early one Sunday morning and the person asked, “How long will your services last and do you serve the Lord’s Supper first or last?” They were probably traveling and wanted their crackers and grape juice to go. Many are demanding today that we be quick and convenient. It seems that many …
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Aug 25
Have you ever stopped to consider the awesome effect Hollywood has on our society. Virtually every home in America has a television. With the prevalence of cable channels, theaters, VCR’s and video stores, “Tinseltown” has innumerable opportunities to impact the hearts and minds of us all. Are you aware that the average preschool child watches …
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Aug 17
Forgiveness. We all need it. “All have sinned” (Rom. 3:23) and “the wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23). Without it, we would all spend eternity in a devil’s hell. Forgiveness, in the Bible, is expressed in several different ways: remission; redemption; blotted out; delivered; cut off; take away. The word which occurs most often …
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May 11
Many of us living in these United States are finding it a time of tremendous transition. Many of the values that have been long accepted, are being questioned, and even changed into something that is far from wholesome. It is offensive to many of us, that people in high political positions are agreeing to the …
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Jun 17
The spirit of Christ was one of denial. This was possibly his most striking characteristic. It was shown to be His whole mission in life. It was self-denial for the good of others. He left the throne of the universe, where He was so highly exalted in honor and glory that it was no robbery …
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Apr 01
A few years ago I wrote some lines on this subject, prefaced by a confession of feeling inadequate, since I had no children who were teenagers at the time. I also noted that I would likely feel even more inadequate when I had some teenagers. That prophecy was certainly one of the truest I shall …
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Mar 05
The distinction that must exist between Christianity and the world is blurred and harder than ever to see. Many churches are becoming like the world around them. Churches are lowering the standards of Christian living. Today, many are confused about morality, purity, and righteousness. From various denominational quarters comes a cry to modify long held …
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Jul 31
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I …
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Jun 16
It’s football season again—high school, college, and professional football teams all over the nation are [continuing] their yearly quest for a championship. This football season, millions of fans will cheer for their teams. Those who fill the stands possess certain attitudes that are needed in the hearts of those who fill the pews. Knowing the …
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