By Clint Springer Dedicated Christians live in anticipation of the second coming of Jesus. Whether that event transpires during our lifetime or many years from now, the attitude remains the same. Parousia is the Greek word most commonly translated “coming,” and Vine’s Dictionary says it “denotes both an arrival and a consequent presence with.” This article …
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Lynn Headrick Passes
By Hiram Hutto On January 15, 1998 Lynn Headrick, faithful Christian and gospel preacher, passed away at his home in Anderson, Alabama, a few miles west of Athens. He was born May 31, 1928. He is survived by his good wife, Mary Faye (Hall), to whom he was married on September 4, 1953. Other survivors …
Modesty, Propriety and Moderation
By Linda Maydell There is almost nothing we women enjoy more than making ourselves look attractive. When someone tells us that we look nice, we feel great! God himself loves beauty. His love of beauty is obvious whenever we see a sunset sky, a seascape, or a sunbird. The creation has been clothed by God in …
Convince or Confuse?
By Joe R. Price Harry S. Truman is quoted as saying, “If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” Jesus was accused of using confusing language: “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly,” to which Jesus replied, “I told you, and you do not believe” (John 10:24). Our Lord spoke the word of God openly and …