By Robert F. Turner The church was rent by problems, and feelings ran high. This preacher had strong convictions of his own as to the right and wrong involved, and entered the auditorium poised for the battle likely to ensue. But as he walked down the aisle he remembered advice received from an older Christian in …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Should One Call Names From The Pulpit?
By Tom Roberts Why not? Reason with me a moment. My name is Tom Roberts and I don’t mind people calling me by my name. I belong to the church of Christ. I don’t mind people referring to me as a member of the church, publicly or otherwise. If a person is a member of the …
I Was Just Thinkin’
By Lewis Willis Meanwhile, In Catholic Country. . . Some interesting things are happening, A campaign has been started for the canonization to sainthood of New York’s Cardinal Terence Cooke who died of leukemia on October 6, 1983. The campaign is said to be “a spirited public relations campaign.” The Akron Beacon Journal (12/25/84) quoted David …
There Was None Like Him!
By Raymond E. Harris About 700 years before Jesus was born, Judah was ruled by King Hezekiah. In 2 Kings 18:3, we are told that, “He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. . . .” And in the same chapter, verses 5-6, we are informed that “. . . after him …