By Don Martin The word “convict” or “conviction” as found in some translations of the New Testament is usually translated from two different words in the original. The original has the meaning of convicting in the sense of confuting or refuting something or someone for the purpose of putting it or them to shame (cf. Jn. …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
“TO FORGIVE IS . . .”
By Luther Bolenbarker How would you finish this sentence? Before reading further, please complete the sentence. “To forgive is _______.” Some of the well-known psychologists (people who make a study of people) suggest that about 90% of the people say, “To forgive is to forget.” Now if 90% of the people say this, then it must …
So You’ve Been Snubbed?
By Jimmy Tuten Recently a hurt and bewildered individual who is a Christian expressed the feeling of being rejected and avoided while attending church. This person had good reason to believe that she was being snubbed. But often when such matters are brought to the attention of fellow-Christians, the immediate response is “ridiculous,” or “she’s just …
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Come To Tulsa
By Lewis Willis My, that sounds like it would make a good title for a country music song! Or maybe a Chamber of Commerce tourism promotion. Sorry, neither of the above. It is, instead, the latest Oral Roberts fund raising campaign. This fella has more ideas about how to make money than the U.S. Congress! About …