By Olen Holderby “Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life” (Job 9:21). This statement is in the midst of Job’s reply to the speech of Bildad the Shuhite. We must keep in mind Job’ s suffering, and the efforts of his three friends to explain that suffering. …
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I Am Ready to Preach the Gospel
By Jarod Jacobs As a young person, it is a hard decision to “pick up and move” to a new area. It is, however, a necessary decision when making the choice to “preach the gospel” to a lost and dying world. My wife, Becky, has told me many times that 1 Timothy 4:12 is “my verse.” …
An Article for Young Ladies: Modest Dress Is a Must
By Cindy Bryant Dressing modestly is not a matter of choice, but a command of God. God has revealed how we are to dress and, if we are to be pleasing in his sight, we must do as he commands. In 1 Timothy 2:9, we are told that women are to adorn themselves in modest apparel, …
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Excuses That People Give for Going to the Prom
By Ryan Lindsey Excuses are an everyday aspect of life. All people have made excuses at one time or another. Little children have made excuses when they did something they know is wrong. They pointed their finger at their brother or sister and said, “He (or she) did that.” The same thing applies to men when …
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