By Mike Willis There has never been a Christian who has not become discouraged at some point in his life. Sometimes life throws us such a curve that we begin to feel that everything which we have worked to accomplish has gone for nought. We see our dreams destroyed and, therefore, have no will to live …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Signs Along the Way
By Luther Blackmon Many people die every year of diseases which might be cured if discovered in their incipiency. In like manner, there are hundreds of people in the church who are on their way to eternal damnation, who might be saved if they could be made to recognize the danger that threatens them. Apostasy, like …
Metaphors of Jesus: The Lamb
By Bruce D. James A statement made by John the baptizer was “Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). To the Jews a lamb could mean only sacrifice. The entire history of God’s people was highlighted by the sacrifice of lambs. Abel first offered acceptably to God “of …
“From One Extreme to Another”
By Larry Ray Hafley Under the title above, Leon Cole, Florence, Alabama, wrote: “What began as a legitimate protest to including the colleges in the budgets of the churches, questionable projects promoted by a traveling elder or preacher who often would benefit financially if it were adopted, and an effort to make the church a glorified …