By Larry Ray Hafley Like the assassination of President Kennedy a generation ago, the sudden death of Diana, Princess of Wales, has shocked the world. What lessons can we learn? The Brevity of Life She was only 36 years old, yet, whether young or old, our lives are “soon cut off, and we fly away” (Ps. …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Arrogance in the Pulpit
By David McKee I have always been content to read the fine articles presented in this publication and have never felt compelled to contribute, but for the sake of our brethren I would like to get a word out to fellow-preachers: Please, lose the arrogance! This promoting of oneself is leaving the simple behind, creating followings …
Make The Break
By Quentin McCay Many churches are doing many things today that would have been unthinkable several years ago. Though the gospel is God’s power to save (Rom. 1:16), all kinds of gimmicks are invented to draw people. Church kitchens are built with the money from church treasuries. Children are rewarded with candy and cookies for riding …
Judgment In Making Announcements
By Mike Willis I recently received a question from a friend who asked me to write an editorial on the subject of making announcements in the public worship. My friend asked if the church was digressing into the social gospel when it announced privately arranged social gatherings in its bulletin, posted them on the bulletin board, …