By Frank Jamerson 3) Another argument made is that “the early church met in homes, and homes had kitchens in them, therefore it is right for the church to provide a kitchen.” Answer: 1. It is hard to imagine a stopping place for this “logic.” Churches may meet in school buildings (therefore they may provide school …
Yearly Archives: 2012
The “Buddy System”
By Tom Roberts Among scuba divers and those who swim in the ocean, there has developed a program for safety known as the “buddy system.” When a person decides to go scuba diving, the “buddy system” demands that one always has a friend to go with him. This friend knows the equipment, stays close at hand, …
The Steps Of A Good Man
By Hazel Fern “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in His way” (Psa. 37:23). This was the answer I received when I asked a faithful minister of the gospel if he had a favorite verse of Scripture that had served as a motto for life. From his youth, …
Reasons Why Some Churches Do Not Grow
By Ron Daly It is a well-known fact that the first years of the church’s existence was a time of phenomenal growth (Acts 6:1,7; 16:5). Many congregations are falling far short of what was accomplished by brethren in the first century. We simply are not growing in number, faith, love, and strength as we should. Actually, …