By Larry Ray Hafley Brother Olen Holderby, a faithful evangelist in Alameda, California, gave me a copy of a guideline for selecting a preacher which had been drawn up for use in a local church. Brother Holderby withheld the identity of the church involved. It is not germane to our purpose, so we shall pass …
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The Cure For Indifference
By Donnie V. Rader What can a church do when there are members who are indifferent? What can those who are indifferent do to overcome their problem? Let’s consider the Bible answer: 1. Preach and warn. Paul wrote, “Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present …
Jesus Prayed for Peter
By Donald P. Ames Peter was a very impetuous young man, often acting first and thinking of the consequences later. In Luke 22, Jesus explained to Peter that his impetuous nature was about to get him into trouble. Satan had demanded permission to sift the disciples “as wheat” (v. 31). Despite Peter’s strong affirmation that …
King Saul’s Treatment of Family and Friends
By Douglas W. Hill Remember the story of Saul? He was the first king of Israel. He began very humbly, but in the end, his self- will, anger, and jealousy began to be displayed (1 Sam. 9-11). In facing the Philistines, Saul was to wait for Samuel to come and sacrifice. Yet, as Samuel did …
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