Superfluous Nonsense

By William C. Sexton My Friday morning paper (September 3, 1993), the Metropolitan section of The Kansas City Star, had some-thing that shocked me, reflecting the extent to which our society has decended into the valley of confusion and degradation. The headline read: “Jury says teen deserves three life terms for rape.” How Ridiculous! First, what …

Spend With Sense

By Andy Alexander “Spend with sense” is the advice given by Hoosier Lottery officials as the Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated 70 million dollars. These officials are afraid that innocent people will be hurt by uncontrolled spending for Powerball tickets. Innocent people include wives and children of gamblers who suffer because the weekly pay-check is spent …

When Are They Ready? The Age of Accountability

By Keith Greer Whenever a congregation is blessed by having some young people obey the gospel, questions come up. While we rejoice at the decision of young men and women to turn to the Lord, some voice a concern by asking the question: “What is the age of accountability?” Some desire to know at what age …

Ten Things Every Child Should Know

By Wilson Adams It has never been tougher in our country’s history to raise a family than it is today. Whereas the biggest worry facing Ward and June Cleaver was the influence and pranks of Eddie Haskell, today’s parents have much more to be concerned about. The world around us has become a moral minefield, a …