Living in the modern pressure-cooker of the world of today is tough. For many of us life seems to be a long marathon of running from one emergency to another. Everyday there are several major things that each person needs to accomplish. Therefore, many people find themselves hanging dangerously heavy weights of anxiety on very […]
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Design and the Designer
The Journal of the American Medical Association give this interesting report: “The hummingbird is the smallest bird on earth – some species weigh no more than a dime. It has the highest rate of metabolism (at rest, about 50 times faster than man’s) and thus must consume enormous amounts of nectar to avoid starvation. Not […]
Before We Criticize . . .
There are times when mistakes are made, and things need to be pointed out. And, unfortunately, we all know that offering criticism can sometimes make a bad situation even worse. Serious thought needs to go into what we will say. Maybe it would help if we would ask the following questions before offering criticism: Why […]
Is It Narrow Minded?
I don’t know about you, but I get a little weary of hearing the word “narrow” used as a slur against preachers who adhere to the Bible in their preaching. Sure they are “narrow,” but so are factory workers, surgeons, druggists, and teachers. The factory worker is so “narrow” that he uses micrometers and measures […]
Whatever Became of Hell?
My memories of the church during my childhood are vivid. Even now as old as I am, I recall several sermons and hearing powerful preaching by N.B. Hardeman and many others. Such powerful preaching included topics such as what to do to be saved, to stay saved, to be faithful, how to go to Heaven, […]
The Bible
This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to […]
Let’s Talk About ‘ME’!
An old joke tells of a fella who had a blind date with a young lady. He spent the whole evening talking about himself. Finally, near the end of the date, he said: “I’ve talked about myself enough. Now you talk about me.” Ouch! That’s the first and last date for that guy! Unfortunately, that […]
Parents Are Stewards
If a child grows up and is indifferent to the “church,” God will demand an explanation from the parents. Parents are stewards of their children. This is an incomparable task. The most fearful thought a Father can have is that he may fail his task, “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring […]
“What We Thought Was Secure …”
“The safety of the mountains” is a thought many of us have embraced. Living in the Appalachian Mountains, we have enjoyed a relatively mild climate. Tornadoes have been rare, and snowstorms have been diverted in other directions by the mountains that surround us. The Appalachians are what I have known for most of my life, […]
The Quiet Life
Life is a rush! We run from one appointment to the next. Not only that, but we also seem to be bombarded with noise! We’ve lived with that scenario so long, we think that is normal. That is a far cry from a quiet life and yet Paul commands, “make it your ambition to lead […]