Bible Basics: Congregational Cooperation

By Earl Robertson The local church-congregation-is subject only to the Lord, and is independent of all other congregations. It is equal to every other church and is capable of governing its own affairs through its God-given organization. Each church being under Christ, functioning according to the commission of Christ, must, therefore, be governed alike and coo …

A Tick in a Dog’s Ear

By Daniel H. King Having been brought up around a Tennessee farm where “coon hounds” were very much a part of life, I can remember many times watching those old dogs clawing and scratching the sides of their heads frantically in the area about their oversized ears. Some unseen aggravation apparently was bringing them untold discomfort. …

Christianity: The Personal Pattern

By Jeffery Kingry “The Abundant Life” Jesus noted a bias in certain personalities who put too much emphasis on some matters of truth, while neglecting issues of life much more important to living. “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters …