The Old Mule
This article, written anonymously and given to me by a brother in Tennessee, is wonder- fully illustrative of how any downtrodden child of God can meet and face hardship. Remember it well. A parable is told of an old mule who fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule braying or whatever mules […]
The “Nuclear Family” in Meltdown
A recent article by Chuck Baldwin discusses Census results which reveal a virtual breakdown of traditional moral values within the United States. The nuclear family, consisting of a married father and mother with children, now comprises only 25% of the family units in this country. Moreover, couples cohabiting without marriage have escalated over 70% in […]
The Novelty of the New
Proverbs 22:28 reads, “Do not remove the ancient boundary which your fathers have set.” The boundary or landmark (KJV) to which the writer refers was probably a property or tribal territory marker. However, folks are sometimes tempted to interpret and apply the injunction in a much broader way to include traditions related to spiritual matters. […]
The Noble Bereans
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so” (Acts 17:11). Today there are many different aids to Bible study. But in spite of more help than ever at our fingertips, many Christians are ignorant […]
The King’s Wives
Once upon a time there was a rich king who had four wives. He loved the fourth wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best. He also loved the third wife very much and was always showing her off […]
One Last Sunday
Before long, we’ll reach the last Sunday of this year. Your presence here says you’ve made the right decision to come and worship God each Sunday. You’re to be commended for obedience to God (Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:25). You’re also to be commended for your good example toward your family and others you influence (Matthew […]
The First Sermon
The first sermon preached each Sunday is not by the local preacher, but by you. You are a preacher if you are a Christian. Just being a Christian means you are one who spreads the word of God every where you go and every opportunity you have. You may not think so, but you are […]
The Fervent Spirit
One of Israel’s greatest, yet unsung examples of zeal for God is the son of Eleazar, the grandson of Aaron the priest, Phineas. In Numbers 25, Israel had turned away from the Living God to serve the Baal of the Moabites. God was so angry with the Israelites that he commanded Moses to kill anyone […]
The Elements of Prayer
Can you learn to appreciate the great blessing of prayer? We have to be taught on how to pray effectively. To this end, think about the following four scriptural elements of prayer. First, prayer is an adoration of praise. It is a way of magnify God. In Matthew 6:9, Jesus begins the model prayer by […]
The Devil’s Devices
Recently I read a story about Satan’s attack upon the Christian. It went like this: First, he shot a poisonous dart at his heel, but the Christian was unharmed because he had his feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Satan’s next attempt was at his loins; but the Christian repelled this […]