Suppose you are walking on the square downtown one fine evening, when a stranger in dirty, ragged clothes walks up to you and says, “Hey, buddy – if you’ll give me a $20 bill, I might give you back $40.” Assuming you don’t call the police or brush past him and simply continue walking, you […]
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The Origin of the Bible
One of the best known laws of the universe is the law of cause and effect. Simply stated it is this: every effect must have an adequate cause. Now let this law be applied to the Bible. The Bible is an effect. It was caused by some source. Really, there are but two possibilities: 1. The […]
What Are You Looking For in A Church?
Because they have moved into a new community, or have awakened to the need for religion in their lives, or are unhappy with “their old church,” many people are “looking” for a “new church home.” What are they looking for? What are you looking for? (1) Some, following family and personal traditions, look for a […]
THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE VALLEY NOW
The Lion and Lamb Together – Peace – Isaiah 11:1-10 INTRODUCTION: This grand and magnificent Bible prophecy holds much encouragement for Christians today. Unfortunately, many people think that this is yet to be fulfilled. PROMISED PROPHECY Isaiah 11:1-10 — FULFILLED: Rom 15:9-13 1. 11:1 – A shoot out of the stock of Jesse, and a […]
What Are Your Goals?
The commentator William Barclay included these thoughts in his comments about the parable of the rich and foolish farmer in Luke 12:13-21 . . . There is a story of a conversation between a young and ambitious lad and an older man who knew life. “I will,” said the young man, “learn my […]
Jesus and Women
“Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. I praise and appreciate you because you remember me in everything and you firmly hold to the traditions [the substance of my instructions], just as I have passed them on to you. But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, […]
“Into all the World”
Jesus gave his disciples the challenge to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mk. 16:15). After the Day of Pentecost, the gospel message spread like wildfire across “Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, even to the remotest part of the earth” (Ac. 1:8). As the 12 Apostles spread out, and the early Christians “went […]
Washing Windows
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a […]
Mothers — A Major Force!
Every Mother’s Day America takes time to salute and celebrate motherhood. But we are not alone. According to the website finance.yahoo.com., there are 2.2 billion mothers around the world right now, and Mother’s Day is celebrated in 100 countries. There are around 85 million mothers living in the United States right now. In 2022, 84% […]
Why Christianity is So Offensive?
Why is it that many people are antagonistic toward Christianity and those who wear the name of Christ? Many might think it’s because Christianity is too harsh, too narrow, too judgmental, and too irrelevant. But that’s really not the reason. Truth be told, people find Christianity offensive for one surprising reason…LOVE. Yes, love! I’m convinced […]