Some Context For This Election Thomas Keese It may be true of every election, but it seems the case in this election it is unlike any other in our nation’s past. I know I am not alone in feeling gravely concerned for our nation’s future. There are so many things at stake as we approach…
by Roy Cogdill There has been more recorded in the writings of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John concerning the trial of Christ than has been recorded of any other event even including his cruicifixion. Two full chapters in each book are given to this story. It had been predicted by the prophets, and foretold by…
by Sewell Hall Religion by its very definition would seem to involve God. The word godly means Godcentered. However, there are those who practice a religion that is all about man rather than God. To say that such religion is godly is not to say that it is wicked, but simply that it is not…
Donnie V. Rader One of the most impressive concepts in the Bible is that of walking in the fear of God. The more I study and see how that expression ("the fear of God") is used, the more determined I am to encourage others to walk in the fear of the Lord.
Phillip Owens Names are important. A name is “a word or phase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing” (Webster). Names differentiate. God has used names that distinctly designated some people from others, and some things from other things.
Joe R. Price Anyone who has worked on a hot summer’s day knows the value of an oak tree. The refreshment of its cool, shady respite invites all who have labored in the heat of the day. An escape from smothering heat, its towering branches provide calm relief from the sun’s intensity. Slumber comes easily…
Jesse Flowers One of the latest society fads that is growing in both public pressure and popularity is “saving the environment.” The “global warming” message of doom and gloom has been gathering much momentum in recent months. Hollywood has gone “green.” Washington (politicians) has gone “green.” Many companies have also gone “green.” And the very…
David A. Padfield Evansville, Indiana Christmas is just around the corner and already we can see signs telling us to "Put Christ back into Christmas." People everywhere are saying Christmas is too commercialized and that we are overlooking the real meaning of Christmas. Some preachers are asking, "What are you going to give Christ on…