A Deadly Parallel: Farming and Preaching

By P.J. Casebolt The use of parables (setting one thing beside another) is an accepted and effective method of teaching (Matt. 13:1013). When we are blind to the truth, a familiar secular practice can be used to convey a spiritual lesson. Nathan used such an approach to teach David a lesson (2 Sam. 12:1-7). One of …

“Knowing When to Say When”

By Burl Young One of the most conflicting signals I have ever seen given, is presently being given by a major beer company. After spending millions of dollars encouraging people to drink, they are now attempting to gain respectability by telling their customers that they must at times drink in moderation. They are doing this with …

The H.L. Collett Versus Ben F. Vick, Jr. Debate

By David Bonner On the nights of April 9,10,12,13, H.L. Collett engaged Ben F. Vick, Jr. in a debate on church benevolence to saints and non-saints, or just to saints, and whether churches can donate to Boles Home and Potter Children’s Home. The first two nights were in the building where brother Vick preaches (Shelbyville Rd. …

Jesus Call In Your Youth

By Mike Willis Sometimes young folks reach the mistaken conclusion that religion is for little kids and old folks, not for maturing young adults. Among the young folks, some are venturing into the pastures of Satan to “sow their wild oats.” Some are testing their own newly discovered independence, pushing against the fences of established norms …