By Jeff Himmel The apostle Paul once wrote to some Christians at Thessalonica who were concerned about what happened after death. After allaying their fears with a beautiful description of the final resurrection, he instructed them, “Comfort one another with these words” (1 Thess. 4:18). It is easy for the pressures and problems of life to …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Wanted: Henpecked Husbands
By Cheri G. Reeves Wanted: Henpecked husbands. Prefer leaders in the church, but any male Christian will do. Must enjoy being con-trolled and be willing to make havoc of the church. May be necessary to relocate church membership. Contact: the Devil. It reads like an ad in the personals. But it’s a daily plea from the …
Reincarnation
By Mike Willis A television drama features a man and woman who have an almost magnetic attraction for each other. Each person experiences de javu, as only television drama can depict. Later the couple learns, through some mystic that each is the reincarnation of a spirit that existed years ago. They are so attracted to each …
The Double Standard
By J. Wiley Adams “My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons” (Jas. 2:1). “For there is no respect of persons with God” (Rom. 2:11). “Then Peter opened his mouth and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons” (Acts …