By Mae Hoggatt Courage is defined as “the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult or painful instead of withdrawing from it” (Webster). What picture does the word bring to mindthe firefighter preparing to enter a burning building or perhaps soldiers ready to go to battle for their country? When we apply …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Intrusive Government
By Larry Ray Halley Feminists, liberal politicians, and others say they are for abortion, in part, because they do not believe in an “intrusive government.” The government, they say, should not intrude upon a woman’s right to choose to surgically re-move (kill) the unwanted child. I heard this very argument made by the Democratic candidate for …
Does My Worship Affect My Salvation?
By Jarrod Jacobs Could my worship keep me from an eternal home in Heaven? Is the worship I offer so important that I could spend an eternity in Hell for “vain” worship? Many today will say, “No, it does not matter how you worship as long as you are honest and sincere.” Others try to play …
Political Correctness Run Amuck
By Mark Mayberry Introduction The following article appeared in the Nashville Banner on Friday, May 9, 1997 and was printed on page A-10. This story, written by Frances Meeker, the Banner Religion Editor, and entitled “Communion Bread a Blessing to Hungry Man,” is a perfect illustration of political correctness run amuck. Read it and laugh. Read …