By Irvin Himmel A pitfall is a concealed trap, a danger not easily recognized, a snare. All who travel the road of life need to be on guard. Strong Drink is a Pitfall Many do not realize how addictive alcoholic drinks can be. The Bible warns, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Can You Count the Apples in a Seed?
By Dennis Gulledge The late B. C. Goodpasture used to tell of a time when James A. Harding held a gospel meeting in Clark County, Kentucky. The year was 1877. When an elder of the church was asked about it, he said it was “. . . not much of a meeting. Oh, brother Harding did …
So You Want a Preacher?
By H.E. Phillips A number of churches, large and small, are now looking for preachers. Through the years I have read many appeals, and have received a number of requests to help find preachers to fill the vacant pulpits across the nation. Brethren are learning that it is much more difficult to find a good preacher …
Singing My Song
By Robert F. Turner Once in northern Arizona, a huge Indian woman visited our Bible class. She gave no indication she could understand a word of English and apparently came only because several of her children were enrolled there. But my wife wanted to welcome her, and so she sat beside her and talked with her …