By Eric Keiper In 1831, a remarkable event occurred in two cities in the state of Kentucky. Alexander Campbell’s “Disciples” were meeting with Barton Stone’s “Christians.” The purpose of their meeting was to bring the two separate restoration movements together as one. On Christmas weekend of 1831, the first meeting took place in Goergetown, Kentucky. …
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Applying Principles We Learn From the Plagues
By Donnie V. Rader The story of Moses and his spokesman Aaron going before Pharaoh with the demand of God to let his people go is rich with principles that drive home practical lessons. The texts we are considering are Exodus 7-10. Moses and Aaron go before Pharaoh and demand the release of the children …
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Never Preach in “Glittering Generalities”
By W. R. Jones One piece of wisdom I have given to young preachers who have sought advice is this; “Don’t preach in glittering generalities.” One of the many remarkable things about the teaching of Jesus is seen in the fact that it was always simple and to the point. The same for the most …
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Success in God’s Eyes
By Justin Monts How do you define success? Some define success as making a lot of money and marrying a good-looking man or woman. With God, however, success is measured in a much different way. The Lord instructed Joshua, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in …