By Everett Sturgeon Easter has become the one time of the year for many people to attend church services, honestly believing that they are commemorating the resurrection of Christ. But as important as Easter has become to most Americans, it was for many years rejected by American Protestants who believed that to follow the church calendar …
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“Charlie Cheer” A Cheaper Way
By Bob Dickey We receive some odd messages on our church building answering machine, but a recent message surely must be among the most bizarre. The voice said, “Hello, My name is Charles _________, and the reason for my call is to make you aware of my phone service called, `Charlie Cheer.’ Charlie makes a phone …
Casual Service
By Rick Shamus One of the great problems that many in service to the Lord is the fact that they have a “casual” attitude towards God. This is not a new problem for the children of God. In 2 Chronicles 24:5, “And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, `Go out …
Have you Had Your First Alcoholic Drink Yet?
By Ron Halbrook Have you had your first drink of an intoxicating beverage such as wine, beer, or whiskey? Such alcoholic drinks are made to appear very appealing, but they are actually liquid drugs which have an adverse effect on our judgment. The beautiful color, sparkle, and gleam of such drinks and the apparent “fun” of …
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