By Mike Willis Those with whom we associate influence us. This influence is called “peer pressure” today and it can either improve or destroy us. Many a soldier has been motivated to heroic bravery by the “ample of his leader, (whether higher or lower in rank). Many have become involved in sordid crimes by the influence …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Paul’s Motivations
By Aude McKee For some time I have been considering the motivations of Paul’s life. Probably no person suffered more for the cause of Christ, than did he, and few, if any, have surpassed him in devotion and commitment. What made him different from so many of us today? What did he have that lots of …
Preventing Infidelity!
By William C. Sexton Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other, except it …
Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin (Daniel 5)
By Daniel T. Owens King Belshazzar knew of his father’s attitude and action toward God (5:20-22). Yet he did not humble his own heart and lifted himself against the Lord of heaven (vv. 22,23). He abused the Lord’s vessels and worshiped them instead of glorifying the living God (v. 23). Therefore, the hand sent from God …