By John R. Hurt Perhaps you’ve been there. It was a discussion with one of our brothers of the new or different emphasis. The same kind of discussion we are hearing so much these days. He was saying essentially “we need to be preaching more about Jesus and not so much on the church and doctrine.” …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Goals
By Dennis Abernathy The word “goal” is defined by Webster as “the end to which a design tends; objectives, aim; an object or end that one strives to attain.” In 2 Corinthians 5:9, we read: “So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it” …
What Is Safe Sex?
By Randy Blackaby From the classroom and television screen today come a barrage of messages to both teenagers and adults advocating “safe sex” in the midst of an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases. The message is powerful and powerfully needed. Sadly, the message is distorted by euphemisms and failure to fully understand and teach what real …
Honoring Our Parents
By Jonathan Halbrook Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth (Eph. 6:2-3). When my father gave me an opportunity to write an article of special interest to young people, I chose the subject “Honoring Our Parents.” …