By Larry Ray Hafley Luke, “the beloved physician,” Wrote “that thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou has been instructed” (Lk. 1:4). Paul told Timothy, “But continue in the things, which thou hast learned and has been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them” (2 Tim. 3:14). There is an anchor …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Spontaneous Teaching
By Clarence W. Fell Basketball, baseball, football, tennis, track, soccer, choir, band, karate, wrestling, boys club, girls club, PTA . . . the list is endless. Hundreds of things beg for our time. Consequently, we parents can unwittingly neglect to raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). If a family …
The Tragedy of Child Abuse
By Calvin R. Schlabach It happened again. Another child died. This time it was a nine-year-old girl named Joy. Her parents had beaten her with a board on her head, arms, legs, chest, and vaginal areas. After a few days of painful struggle in the hospital, her tortured body surrendered to its injuries and died. What’s …
“When in Rome”
By P.J. Casebolt There is an old adage that says, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” And, while this philosophy may work in some areas, some of the time, it must still be recognized for what it is – chimney corner Scripture. Or, for the purpose of this article, it may be more accurately …