By Ron Halbrook We are more occupied with life than death, but the reality of death forces itself upon us. Death gets our attention because of diseases, accidents, surgeries, and the loss of loved ones. Schools and communities are shaken by natural disasters and the death of young people. The nation focuses on death during wars, …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
An Exemplary Church
By Mike Willis The church at Thessalonica manifested such good qualities that Paul held them up as an example. He said that they were “ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia” (1 Thess. 1:7). What were the attributes of that church that made them an example to others and caused Paul to commend them? …
Thoughts on “Heaven’s Gate”
By Jim Gabbard There is very tragic irony swirling around the recent cult suicides in San Diego. We are constantly reminded from many quarters that we have arrived at such a sophisticated and high level of evolution that we are beyond believing in the myths of ancient religions which beset our poor ignorant forefathers. Yet the …
That Little Fishy Thing
By Lance Bailles You’ve seen it on bumper stickers, business cards, and baseball hats. It’s that little fishy thing, that’s right, the one that sometimes has those funny looking letters on it. To many people, it has become as much a symbol of Christianity as the cross itself. But what does it mean? What are those …