By Mike Willis The writer of the 64th psalm had been driven to the throne of God for relief from slanderous words spoken against him. The psalm is instructive in showing us how slander injures another and how victims of slander are to defend themselves. David was the victim of wicked men in Saul’s court …
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The Promises of God
By Lewis Willis Some form of the word promise appears in the Old Testament 42 times, and in the New Testament 72 times. The word translated promise means “speech, speaking: announcement.” In Biblical usage, promise contains the elements of covenant, contract and pledge, with blessings in store to the beneficiary. In a sense a promise …
A Mother in Israel Has Gone Home
By James P. and Maria Needham On May 8, 1998, I will have been trying to preach the gospel for a half century. During those years I have had a diversity of experiences among my brothers and sisters in the Lord; all the way from births to marriages, to baptizing whole families, to seeing people …
Heads Are For Thinking
By John F. Maddocks The last time you made a decision did your hand tell you what to do? Or, the last time you took a trip was it your foot or your toe that told you where to go? Of course not! We all know that is not how it works. When it is …