By Olen Holderby Have you done what you can? Are you using those opportunities that are there? Are you willing to run the risk of criticism in order to serve the Lord? Peter’s apostleship, disposition, and out-spoken manner has offered many good lessons for us today; but, we shall notice only one of them in …
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Soured Souls and Stolen Hearts
By Larry Ray Hafley Absalom’s innocent dupes were led as lambs to the slaughter. Chaos and corruption, rebellion and division resulted. Soured souls are embittered, angry, and frustrated. The truth lashes their minds. Their conscience is smitten. Unwilling to lay aside their selfish, stubborn pride, they attempt to disguise and hide their poisoned hearts. With …
Why Churches Do Not Have Elders
By John N. Evans Having established that it is God’s plan for a church in its maturity to have elders, why is it that so many congregations do not? Why does there seem to be a growing number of local congregations, some which have been in existence for decades and some with a significant number …
Used to Be’s
By David A. Beck Mom thought I was cute, precious, and her little boy. “Everything I did,” she said, “brought the greatest joy.” What you were won’t last forever is clear to see; But my heart was molded by what she thought of me. I soon became a happy, well-adjusted teen; Never a care in …