Let’s Talk About Visitation

By Jimmy Tuten The suggestion that we “talk about visitation” does not involve itself with a particular method, such as group, zoned or whatever. It is the individual obligation to “save himself and then them that hear thee” (1 Tim. 4:16), to which we direct your attention. Whatever the reasons be, there are too few doing …

The Missionary Zeal of Paul

By Sewell Hall If the time and energy expanded by the apostle Paul in his first century journeys were expended today using modem transportation, the result would be an incredible criss-crossing of the earth’s surface. Those journeys were not made “holding meetings” for existing churches; they were made establishing churches. “From Jerusalem,” he writes, “and round …

The Loving Character of John

By Weldon E. Warnock A gardener asked a piece of fragrant clay in his garden, “How come you have such sweet aroma?” Answered the clay, “Because they placed me near a rose.” Constant association with the Rose of Sharon transformed John from a quick-tempered youth to a man of gentleness. His ambitions decreased. His intolerance subsided. …

The Priorities of Mary and Martha

By Betty Warnock “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). No doubt these words of commendation to Mary were thrilling to her heart, but they probably brought a sting of remorse to Martha’s ears. This declaration by Jesus came at the …