By Larry Ray Hafley Hell is not, in its true sense, a curse word. It is, as Cled Wallace once described it, “a lake of fire and brimstone and without modern conveniences.” “Daddy,” the little boy whispered, “he said the ‘H’ word!” The word was “hell,” and the preacher was the one who said it …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
The Walk of the Ephesians
By Dennis C. Abernathy We must realize that there is a great chasm between the course of Christianity and the course of this world. When we follow the course of this world we are off course! The word “walk” is expressive of the whole round of one’s activities. It expresses one’s actions and deeds. It …
Church Discipline
By Eric Norford The doctrine is the word of God. It is the standard for the church and our lives. We must follow it to be pleasing to God. Nothing is more unpleasant and heart breaking than for a congregation of God’s people to have to discipline unruly members. Members who will not be faithful …
Training In Righteousness
By Don Alexander Athletes spend hours each week in training. The Apostle Paul even alluded to this in his epistles (1 Cor. 9; 2 Tim. 2). A teacher has continuing education training in order to maintain credentials and effectiveness in the classroom. Employees in various businesses have to have training and in-services regularly in addition …