By Bruce James Restoring Christ’s church is a continuing struggle. Though each saved person is surely a part of that called out body, we weak human beings have not perfectly restored the church of Christ. We have found it easier to restore the forms of New Testament worship and organizational structure than to restore the spirit, …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Courage
By Mae Hoggatt Courage is defined as “the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult or painful instead of withdrawing from it” (Webster). What picture does the word bring to mindthe firefighter preparing to enter a burning building or perhaps soldiers ready to go to battle for their country? When we apply …
Intrusive Government
By Larry Ray Halley Feminists, liberal politicians, and others say they are for abortion, in part, because they do not believe in an “intrusive government.” The government, they say, should not intrude upon a woman’s right to choose to surgically re-move (kill) the unwanted child. I heard this very argument made by the Democratic candidate for …
Does My Worship Affect My Salvation?
By Jarrod Jacobs Could my worship keep me from an eternal home in Heaven? Is the worship I offer so important that I could spend an eternity in Hell for “vain” worship? Many today will say, “No, it does not matter how you worship as long as you are honest and sincere.” Others try to play …