By Randy Blackaby Jason, a 14-year-old, is summoned to the principal’s office at school. His teacher has reported that he used abusive, foul language to another student. Before the principal can even inquire of Jason about the circumstances, the youngster blurts out, “It ain’t my fault!” “What do you mean it wasn’t your fault?” the principal …
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He Is Dead, But Is He Grateful?
By Phillip Mullins He was an icon in American pop culture. A reminder of a decade now seen as one of the most troubled in this century. Jerry Garcia, leader of the rock band The Grateful Dead, has now exited the stage and the curtain has dropped for the last time. The name Jerry Garcia and …
Some Thoughts On Trying Out and Supporting Preachers
By Dennis D. Tucker Since last fall I have “tried out” at a number of congregations and feel as if something should be said about this whole process. This article is not motivated by anger but in hope of bringing some things to light. I started to preach because brethren encouraged me to do so. It …
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Porches and Priorities
By Connie W. Adams The homeplace in Virginia which my father and his brother built when I was three years old, never had a front porch. The original structure was four rooms built of rough lumber from trees cut on the spot where the house was to be built. A steady job by 1939 enabled my …