By Dennis L. Shaver Funk and Wagnall’s Standard Dictionary defines contentment as “1. The condition or fact of being content; satisfaction.” All men seek contentment. Every creature of God desires to be content, or satisfied, in the physical realm. Men seek contentment in their jobs, marriages, family relations, standard of living, etc. However, many fail to …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 19
L. L. Applegate called Home
By Jefferson David Tant On July 23, a beloved brother and friend was called to his long awaited home. Lemuel Applegate would have been 84 years old in mid-August, and he and his good wife, Grace, were planning to come to Atlanta for his birthday, as had been their custom the past few years. But his …
Excuses
By Cecil Willis Christians are vastly outnumbered by those not Christians. It is to no fault of the Bible that many are not converted to Christ. As one goes forth and endeavors to preach the Gospel in such a way to get people to obey, he confronts many of the excuses men give for remaining disobedient …
THAT’S A GOOD QUESTION
By Larry Ray Hafley QUESTION: From Alabama: “Would it be sinful to change the time, or even perhaps the day of the week, of the midweek Bible study so as not to conflict with an athletic contest, such as the Orange Bowl?” REPLY: This question is from an Alabama brother, and in case you have forgotten …