By Mike Willis Much of what the Christian believes runs counter to the culture in which he lives. That is true today and has always been true. First century Christians rejected the values of the world in such things as the following: Monotheism Idols Fornication Salvation through Jesus One way to be saved These first …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Athens
By Mike Willis Every western nation could legitimately say that it was influenced by the Grecian culture developed in Athens. Today, more than one-third of the Greece’s ten million population are centered around this metropolis. There are many remains of ancient Athens, the city that Paul saw when he came there on his second missionary …
Response to Brethren Caldwell and Scott
By Connie W. Adams Both brother Caldwell and brother Scott replied to my July 6 article in good spirit as all of us would have expected. I am thankful for their responses because it affords an opportunity to focus the discussion on the precise point of concern. The Issue of Character Brother Caldwell states that …
What Next?
By Olen Holderby Will anyone seriously question the presence of frustration in our society today? In the time of heightened prosperity such as we live in, it seems that something better should be expected. A portion of our local paper was recently headlined “Americans are Wealthier but not Happier.” Some have much, but are seeking …