Reply To A Dear Sister

By  Thank you for your kind remarks. Be assured that I shall prayerfully consider your admonition and criticism. I need conscientious godly reproof. Your letter helps me to reflect and causes me to pray for wisdom and judgment in “handling aright the word of truth.” Truly, “a soft answer turneth away wrath” (Prov. 15:1), “and …

Removing An Ancient Landmark

By Jimmy Tuten Many times the Bible speaks of removing boundaries (Prov. 22:28; Deut. 19:14; 27:17). Solomon said emphatically, “remove not the old landmark. . .” (Prov. 23: 10). A landmark was considered a sacred thing that helped perpetuate family holdings and was used as a means of protection against deceit, error, and confusion. It might …

Some Outstanding Evil Characteristics Of Our Tongues

By Don R. Hastings In the first part of James 3, God revealed the tremendous power of the tongue. In James 3:7-12, God made known to us some outstanding evil characteristics of the tongue. We need to be aware of these characteristics and diligently guard our tongues to keep them from practicing these things (Prov. 13:3; …