By Cheri G. Reeves Wanted: Henpecked husbands. Prefer leaders in the church, but any male Christian will do. Must enjoy being con-trolled and be willing to make havoc of the church. May be necessary to relocate church membership. Contact: the Devil. It reads like an ad in the personals. But it’s a daily plea from the …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Reincarnation
By Mike Willis A television drama features a man and woman who have an almost magnetic attraction for each other. Each person experiences de javu, as only television drama can depict. Later the couple learns, through some mystic that each is the reincarnation of a spirit that existed years ago. They are so attracted to each …
The Double Standard
By J. Wiley Adams “My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons” (Jas. 2:1). “For there is no respect of persons with God” (Rom. 2:11). “Then Peter opened his mouth and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons” (Acts …
Bible Hate
By Randy Blackaby Good people aren’t really that good unless they know how to practice healthy hate. That may seem a bizarre statement, especially from a Christian, but it is true. And, I’ll argue, the Bible sup-ports this position. Let me explain. Good people can’t love the way the Bible teaches without hating the way the …