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Truth Magazine November 2026

Editorial: The Allure of Sports Betting, by Mark Mayberry

Sports betting has become mainstream through legalization, mobile technology, aggressive promotion, and integration into sports culture, but Christians should reject its spiritual dangers and cultivate Christ-centered trust, stewardship, self-control, contentment, integrity, and service.

Meditations: Belshazzar and Darius the Mede—Was Daniel Wrong? by Kyle Pope

Archaeological, inscriptional, and historical evidence supports Daniel’s accounts of Belshazzar and Darius the Mede and answers claims that these kings were fictional or that Daniel’s record was historically inaccurate.

Women’s Insights: Are We Setting Our Children Up for Failure? by Diana Dow

Parents set their children up for lasting success when they provide consistent preparation and support while giving spiritual growth, Bible study, worship, and relationships with fellow Christians priority over extracurricular achievements.

To the Praise of His Glory: The Danger of Almost Being a Christian, by Bruce Reeves

The danger of being almost Christian lies in mistaking familiarity, appearances, delayed obedience, divided allegiance, or spiritual neglect for genuine discipleship, which requires personal conviction, wholehearted obedience, continued growth, and lifelong faithfulness to Christ.

Bible Patterns: The Pattern of Benevolence, by Shawn Chancellor

The New Testament pattern directs local churches to use members’ contributions to meet the physical needs of poor saints, expressing fellowship among believers without commissioning the church to relieve poverty throughout the world.

Autobiography: Chapter 12—Years of Semi-Retirement: More Preaching than Ever, by Bobby Graham

Bobby Graham reflects on how declining health altered but did not end his service through preaching, writing, teaching, mission work in Belize, and training younger men, emphasizing the duty to use every remaining opportunity to advance the gospel.

Archaeology: The Crossing of the Jordan River, by Barry Britnell

A close examination of Israel’s crossing of the flooded Jordan reveals the extraordinary scale of God’s miracle in stopping the river near Adam and drying miles of riverbed so His people could enter Canaan safely.

Early Morning Musings: Preaching with Power, Conviction, and Completeness, by David Weaks

Through several brief reflections, the author urges Christians to value substantial doctrinal preaching, exercise wisdom in their associations, act before opportunities are lost, and accept the Bible as the unchanging standard of truth and authority.

Expositions: The Bread of Life, by Danny Linden

Jesus’s claim to be the Bread of Life calls disciples to seek spiritual life in Him, accept His difficult teachings, embody His will, and remain faithfully committed even when following Him is costly or hard to understand.

The Snare of Gambling #1: Covetousness at the Core—Gambling and the Erosion of Contentment, by Jesse Flowers

Gambling feeds covetousness, dissatisfaction, impatience, and misplaced trust, whereas Christians should cultivate gratitude, contentment, honest labor, generosity, faithful stewardship, and confidence in God’s provision.

The Snare of Gambling #2: From Labor to Luck—Gambling Versus Honest Labor, by Kyle Sanders

Gambling violates the biblical work-earn-provide principle by seeking gain without productive labor or a fair exchange of value, while Christians are called to work honestly, provide responsibly, serve others, and honor God with their earnings.

The Snare of Gambling #3: Stewardship and Responsibility—Can a Christian Justify Gambling? by Phillip E. Stuckey

Because Christians are accountable stewards of resources entrusted by God, gambling must be rejected as inconsistent with the deliberate, productive, responsible, and faithful use of those resources for divinely appointed purposes.

The Snare of Gambling #4: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself,” by Kyle Pope

Because gambling profits from losses and harm suffered by others, Christians cannot participate in it while consistently obeying the command to love their neighbors as themselves and to do them no harm.

The Snare of Gambling #5: Gambling’s Grip: Addiction, Self-Control, and Spiritual Bondage, by Richie Thetford

Gambling can progress from covetous desire and occasional participation to addiction, weakened self-control, and spiritual bondage, but freedom is found through submission to God, resistance to temptation, and strength in Christ.

The Snare of Gambling #6: The High Price of a Wager—Gambling’s Impact on Families and Society, by Nathan L. Morrison

Gambling is a spiritually corrosive and socially destructive form of covetousness that damages finances, families, congregations, workplaces, and communities, calling Christians instead to trust God, work diligently, provide responsibly, and give generously.

Truth Magazine October 2026

Editorial: Rejecting God’s Purpose, Reaping Man’s Ruin, by Mark Mayberry

Rejecting God’s design and authority leads individuals, families, societies, and churches into spiritual and moral ruin, while grateful submission to His will produces true flourishing.

Meditations: Did Jesus Die in Our Place?, by Kyle Pope

Christ died on behalf of sinners as God’s appointed sacrifice and propitiation, though His substitutionary death must be understood according to the full testimony of Scripture rather than through the extremes of Calvinism.

Women’s Insights: The Helmet of Salvation: Guarding the Mind with Eternal Hope, by Rachel Reeves

The hope and assurance of salvation guard the Christian’s mind against doubt, fear, and spiritual attacks while strengthening faithful service to Christ.

To the Praise of His Glory: Glorify God in Your Body, by Bruce Reeves

Because Christians have been redeemed by Christ and belong to Him, they must honor God through the holy, disciplined, and faithful use of their bodies.

Bible Patterns: The Pattern of Calling on the Name of the Lord, by Shawn Chancellor

Biblical usage shows that calling on the name of the Lord describes a life of obedient faith, worship, trust, and submission rather than a mere verbal appeal.

Questions and Answers: Individual Withdrawal?, by Bobby Graham

Paul’s references to delivering sinners to Satan concern congregational discipline exercised by the local church, not independent acts of individual withdrawal.

Archaeology: The Archaeological Jewel of Ephesus, by Luke Chandler

A survey of Ephesus demonstrates how archaeology illuminates the world of the New Testament and highlights Christianity’s triumph over paganism and emperor worship.

Early Morning Musings: Living in View of Eternity, by David Weaks

Through a series of reflections, Christians are urged to trust in Christ’s saving power, heed God’s warnings, and cultivate daily habits of faithful obedience.

Expositions: Holy Relationships, by Danny Linden

Colossians 3:18-4:18 teaches that Christ’s rule must shape every Christian relationship in the home, community, and church and transform each one through holiness.

Sacred Scripture #1: The Word of God Is Inspired, by Kyle Pope

The Bible is God’s inspired, God-breathed revelation, communicated through human writers under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and preserved to accomplish God’s purposes.

Sacred Scripture #2: The Word Is Truth, by Joe R. Price

God’s word is objective, knowable, reliable, and normative truth that must be trusted, obeyed, taught, and defended.

Sacred Scripture #3: The Word Is Authoritative, by Marshall McDaniel

Because Scripture is God’s inspired revelation, it carries divine authority and demands humble submission in every matter of faith and practice.

Sacred Scripture #4: The Word Is All-Sufficient, by Marc Gibson

God’s revealed word provides everything necessary for salvation, spiritual growth, and godly living; therefore, all human additions are unnecessary and unauthorized.

Sacred Scripture #5: The Word Is Powerful, by Shane Carrington

God’s word possesses the power to convict, convert, nourish, sanctify, and save those who receive it with obedient faith.

Sacred Scripture #6: The Word Is Enduring, by Tyler Sams

Because Scripture reflects God’s unchanging character, it remains the enduring and unalterable standard for faith and practice in every generation.

Truth Magazine September 2026

Editorial: The Conversion of Lydia, by Mark Mayberry

Examines Acts 16:14-15 and argues that God opened Lydia’s heart through the preaching of the gospel rather than through a direct operation of irresistible or prevenient grace.

Meditations: It Didn’t Have to Be That Way! by Kyle Pope

Uses the account of Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob to show how partiality, deception, and poor judgment damage families while highlighting lessons for faithful living today.

Women’s Insights: Sweet Will of God, by Sherelyn Mayberry

Encourages Christians to surrender their will to God, walk in His light, find victory through Christ, and trust His sustaining care in every circumstance.

To the Praise of His Glory: How Can Young Christians Grow Spiritually? by Bruce Reeves

Explains that spiritual growth develops through God’s word, prayer, worship, fellowship, repentance, service, and patient perseverance in following Christ.

Bible Patterns: The Pattern of the Holy Spirit’s Work in Conversion, by Shawn Chancellor

Argues that the Holy Spirit follows a consistent biblical pattern of working through the revealed word to convict and convert sinners rather than through a direct operation on the heart.

Autobiography: Chapter 11—Nineteen Years in Decatur, by Bobby Graham

Reflects on nearly two decades of work with the Old Moulton Road congregation, emphasizing evangelism, leadership development, congregational growth, and biblical eldership.

Archaeology: The Mesha Inscription—The Moabite Stone, by Mike Willis

Surveys the discovery, contents, and historical significance of the Mesha Inscription as an important archaeological witness to the relationship between Moab and Israel.

Early Morning Musings: The Dreadful Nature of Sin, by David Weaks

Highlights the destructive consequences of sin and the importance of personal accountability, repentance, and obedience through lessons from Nineveh and Lamentations.

Expositions: Set Your Minds on Things Above, by Danny Linden

Expounds Colossians 3 by showing how Christians must put sin to death, cultivate Christlike virtues, and focus their lives on heavenly realities.

Open Issue #1: “I Can Tell You Didn’t Study,” by Chris Reeves

Stresses the necessity of diligent Bible study for preachers, teachers, church leaders, parents, and all Christians who seek to serve God faithfully.

Open Issue #2: Tracts—Timeless Tools for Teaching, by Jorge Maldonado

Defends the continued value of gospel tracts as effective tools for evangelism, biblical instruction, and opening doors to personal Bible study.

Open Issue #3: A Primer on the Holy Spirit, by Brenden Ashby

Provides an introductory overview of the Holy Spirit’s deity, His role in revealing truth, and His ongoing work in the lives of believers through Scripture.

Open Issue #4: “Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani”—A Psalm in Four Words, by Tim Matheny

Argues that Jesus’ cry from the cross intentionally invokes Psalm 22, pointing beyond suffering to vindication, triumph, and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.

Open Issue #5: Where Are the Godly Leaders? by David Dann

Examines the biblical qualities, examples, and responsibilities of godly leadership while urging Christians to become faithful leaders in their spheres of influence.

Open Issue #6: Irrational and Rational Fears, by Jerry King

Contrasts irrational fears that hinder faith with the healthy fear of God that leads to obedience, confidence, and spiritual security.