By P.J. Casebolt When I began preaching in the late 40’s, divorce was not as prevalent in society and in the church as it is today. Among preachers of my acquaintance in the Ohio Valley, most held that Matthew 19:9 set forth the only exception for divorce/remarriage, i.e., fornication. One preacher, brother Ross Swindler of Parkersburg, …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Where Do You Go?
By Andy Alexander Where did we learn about sin? Where did we learn right from wrong? The most likely answer that one would expect to hear is that we learned about sin and right from wrong from the Bible, the Word of God. And, that’s exactly right. If it were not for the inspired Word, we …
Climbing The Corporate Ladder “In The Church”
By Bill Dodd About twelve years ago as I was preparing to move from a rural congregation, a lady who owned a grocery store where I had done a good bit of buying asked me this question: “Are you going to be promoted as a result of the move?” Her denominational concept would naturally prompt her …
Continue reading “Climbing The Corporate Ladder “In The Church””
Ashamed of Christ and His Word?
By Larry Ray Hafley “Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels” (Mk. 8:38). “Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our …