By Jamie Sloan Preaching does not have to be stopped to be rendered ineffective. If it can be generalized and impersonalized so that it no longer convicts one of sin or instructs one in righteousness, that preaching is worthless. Preaching is not pure oratory nor fluent journalism. The kingdom of God does not depend upon man’s …
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Pearls From Proverbs: Leaping Without Listening
By Irvin Himmel He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him (Prov. 18:13). This terse verse merits meditation. The lessons suggested by it should be of concern to all who want to serve God and be of help to mankind. A Sad Fact Sometimes when two people are …
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The Buck Stops Here!
By Dennis G. Allan More popular than Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, this game has more participants than Monday Night Football has spectators. It can be played without fields, courts, balls, boards or game pieces. Games are played at home, on the job, while shopping and even “at church.” Its closest relatives are “dodge ball” and “hot …
How Often Should Christians Observe The Lord’s Supper?
By Mike Willis The Lord’s supper was instituted by Jesus Christ on the night of his betrayal and was designed to bring to our remembrance his beloved sacrifice for sin. Knowing ~hat he would soon depart this world, Jesus commanded his disciples to take unleavened bread and fruit of the vine to remind them of his …
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