By Connie W. Adams The church at Sardis had a reputation which did not match reality. “Thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God” (Rev. 3:1-2). They still had a few …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Drooping Hands and Feeble Knees
By Mike Willis The Scriptures speak of our obligations one toward another in giving mutual support in order that we might survive in our resistance against sin. Hebrews 12:12-13 commands us as follows: “Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may …
“Be Ye Thankful”
By Larry Ray Hafley For children of God, every day is a day of thanksgiving. Even our pleas and petitions are to be accompanied by expressions of thanks “With thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Phil. 4:6). Jesus commended the giving of thanks for kindnesses shown and blessings bestowed (Luke 17). One …
Trip to the Philippines, May 5-June 12
By Jim McDonald After having had only grandsons (five) for several years, my wife and I were blessed with two granddaughters! Our youngest son’s wife gave birth to our first granddaughter in March and our youngest daughter gave birth to our second April 24, then I had to take leave of them to fly to the …