By Dennis C. Abernathy “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall find mercy” (Prov. 28:13). According to this verse we can do one of two things: we can cover our sins and not prosper, or we can confess and forsake them and find mercy. When sin is of …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Things We Can Learn From Suffering
By Mike Willis We all suffer in life. No man is exempt from suffering, as is seen from the fact that all men die. Consequently, we ask, “What can we learn from suffering?” Here are some suggestions: 1. Obedience. The Lord Jesus learned obedience from the things which he suffered. “Who in the days of his …
Two Telephone Calls
By Louis J. Sharp The office, telephone rang. The caller was a concerned and grieving grandmother. She was stirred with emotion as she related to me that her grandson had been involved in an automobile accident. He had “totaled” a car his father had recently purchased for him. On the highway between Little Rock and Pine …
Godliness (2)
By Forrest D. Moyer II. Godliness Is Profitable In All Ways 1. Godliness is profitable physically. The wise man pointed out the need of keeping this teaching by saying, “For length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you” (Prov. 3:2). Wisdom says, “For by me your days will be multiplied, …