By Randy Harshbarger Why do you serve the Lord? What motivates you in your service to the Master? Do you serve out of fear? Do you feel compelled to “do all the right things” because you feel guilty if you refuse? Do you wonder how can you move beyond a “having to mentality” and acquire the …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Have Room for Jesus
By Don Wright Jesus had an humble beginning. He was not born in a palace fit for a king, but in a stable built for the lodging of animals. When our Lord was born he was not placed in a fancy crib suitable for the King of kings, but in a manger, i.e., a trough in …
Sturgis Report
By Karjor A. Caldwell Greetings from Sturgis. We continue to enjoy good health and rejoice in God’s continued blessings. I thank God so much for good, faithful brethren who have sup-ported me financially in preaching the good news of Jesus Christ. This help came from all over the U.S.A. May the Lord of heaven bless everyone …
The Dogpound Syndrome
By Tim Haile Some local churches of Christ have become like the city dogpound. They take in all the strays that have been “run off’ from the other churches. These “dogpound” churches have the tolerance of the Corinthians when it comes to sin and immorality (1 Cor. 5:2). The purpose and importance of church discipline is …