Articles and Other Material of Interest

The Christian's Race ~ We must live (run) to win

The Christian's Warfare ~ Be prepared to defend your faith against Satan's devices

Seeing Clearly ~ To accomplish anything, we must be able to truly see ourselves as we are

Mindset ~ To do anything, we must first set our mind to do it

Four Keys to Happiness ~ Mankind is on a quest, to find happiness. He has turned to things of this world thinking surely he will find peace. 5-18-2010

Four Kinds of People ~ What kind of person are you when it comes to doing the Lord's work? 5-18-2010

An Act of Benevolence ~ When we help others, the blessings come back to us - multiplied many times. 5-18-2010

Bible Lessons from Hebrews ~ There are many lessons we can learn from a study of the Hebrew letter. While we can’t be sure who wrote the book, it is inspired of God consequently it is profitable for us.

 How Do I Love Thee? ~ This familiar sonnet was written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning who lived from 1806-1861. It has a spiritual connotation 

Our Ever Expanding Faith ~ God is seekingfaith—pure, simple, humble faith. We can trust God if we decide to, for that is what faith is.

Praying for Ice Cream ~ A six-year-old teaches a lesson on thankfulness

 Another Year Has Come and Gone ~ What to Learn, How to Live and Where to Look

 Christ-Like ~ As Christians we are a special people . . . because we have a special savior and He has done so much for us.

 How are Your Relationships? ~ We meet people every day. Are we developing new relationships?

A Healing Faith - Mark 5:24-34 What is faith without action, but dead faith? (James 2:17) True faith acts on its convictions that Jesus can save

A Closer Walk Everyone on earth hurts in some way. Suffering is a part of life. What Jesus Christ promises is not a removal of suffering, but a peace that is with us in the worst of times. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27

Proper Attitude Toward Our Government While God has not told me specifically how to vote, or who to vote for, He does tell me specifically how I am to treat the rulers who have been elected, including those I do not necessarily want, vote for, or approve of. I will observe what God has instructed me to do. And what is that? I am to pay. I am to pray. I will be careful what I say

Two Men Disagree with the Preacher What should our attitude be if we disagree with what the preacher teaches?

Helps when Facing Temptation Life offers many good things. However, in the midst of this wonderful life we are confronted with the problem of temptation. From the beginning, God allowed the devil to put temptations in the paths of men. This was allowed “for our good”. Actually trials and temptations bring out the best, or the worse, in us depending on how we react.

The Firm Foundation of God This age is little different from others that have come and gone. To be sure the specific details are different, but so far as problems are concerned, and changes taking places with regard to the preceding generation or age, it is no different.

They Have Zeal There are whole churches that have zeal but haven’t harnessed that zeal for the Lord.

What Christian Growth Demands  Peter is saying there is more to becoming a Christian than just faith, repentance and baptism. We must grow in usefulness. Greek definition of diligence: “bringing in all zeal or effort.” Jesus said Matthew_6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God.'

Too Busy (poem) I knelt to pray, but not for long . . . I had too much to do.

What Can a Small Church Do? Jesus said it best and Matthew recorded Him in Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the kingdom of God.” The question that begs to be answered is this, “Am I really giving Him my best? Am I really making a sacrifice to serve my Savior?”

Membership in a Local Church A very few, who "stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel" (Philippians 1:27), will be a mighty force for good.

Is God Listening to Our Songs? Our offering to God must be more than money. True, money is a part but is only a part of the Lord's work. What he demands in our song service is “the sacrifice of praise to God, the fruit of our lips Heb13:15.

 How the Church Grows Training or Teaching “How-To” (or Ways-To). Unless we work at bringing the sinner to someone who will teach them, they will be forever lost.

Attitudes Toward the Weak The Messiah's attitude toward the spiritually weak is pictured by Isaiah in the following words: "A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench" (Isaiah 42:3)

The World's Bible ~ "Christ has no hands but our hands to do His work today. He has no feet but our feet to lead men in His way; He has no tongue but our tongues to tell men how He died,He has no help but our help to bring them to His side."

 Judging is Distinguishing Between Good and Evil ~ In order for us to teach, we must be able to see the difference in right and wrong doctrine.

 Islam and the Deity of Jesus Christ: A Moslem recently made the following comment. “There are no Jewish writings that prophesied the appearing of ‘God’ on earth in the form of a man.” We are compelled to comment upon these fallacious allegations.

What You Need to Know about Mormonism ~ What do the scriptures say concerning the Church? Isaiah_2:3 “We will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.”

Christ as Our Standard ~ With what measure to we compare our lives . . . the world's or the life of our Lord?

Jesus the Way: The baby that Mary “wrapped in cloths and placed in a manger” was the most important person ever born into this world. He would later exclaim, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).

More About Jesus: One of the songs in our hymnal compels us to know, think and speak “more about Jesus.” The scriptures speak of preachers who “taught them Jesus.” In order for us to speak to others about this subject, we must know and think more about Him ourselves.

"I Am" statements of Jesus We know that Jesus is the Son of God. This article shows many things that describes our Lord.

The Fourfold Witness of Jesus' Diety The record shows that the when centurion and the guards who were present saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, "Turly this was the Son of God."

Memorial Day is a Memorable Day ~ Spiritual application from a national holiday

Personal Recognition in Heaven ~ In heaven, will I be me? That is, will I be the same person I am now? I have a personal identity now and when I get to heaven am I still going to be the same person? 5-18-2010

 What's Right with America? Reasons we are blessed to be living in the United States of America, and how it can affect our Christianity

Why So Many Translations of the Bible? "Why are there all those translations?" How do we know that mistakes have not crept in over the last 1900 years? Which translation is best? Why? And what makes a bad translation bad?

Are There Few Who Are Saved? “He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. One said to Him, "Lord, are there few who are saved?"  (Luke 13:22-23). 

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An Issue of Blood ~ A woman's faith in Jesus is examined

How the Apostles Died Have you ever wondered what happened to the apostles after the church was established. History and verbal tradition give us some answers.

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The Far Country ~ In Luke_15 we read of the young man who left home and went to a far country. Let us look at others who went to a far country but made different choices

Hannah: a Life of Patience and Sacrifice ~ It is interesting to compare Hannah's story with stories of other women in the Bible, like Sarah, like Samson's mother, and like Mary.

The Story of Bathsheba Beauty can be a blessing, but it has also been the downfall of many women.

Life of King David From shepherd boy and musician to the great king of God's people, David is a life full of ups and downs (like most of us)

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