By Lewis Willis The history of the ancient nation of Israel was long and turbulent. Almost every Bible student is aware of the time they spent in slavery in Egypt. We remember the difficult years of the Exodus under Moses, the years of battle under Joshua as the people were settled in the Promised Land, and …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
A Trip Into Cuba
By Ruben C. Amador The opportunity to visit among the Cuban churches was due to the efforts of brother Antonio Lira from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Antonio had corresponded with one of the preachers some years ago and this same preacher encouraged and requested our visits. When Antonio asked if I was willing to go, I was eager …
Defenses of Faith Healers
By Frank Jamerson When Scripture is quoted to show that miraculous gifts accomplished their purposes and ceased, those who believe in faith healers make several responses. We will notice some of them and reply to them. The first response is usually, “Don’t you believe that God has the power to heal?” When we challenge faith healers, …
Influence
By Lawrence Kelley Influence is not something you can be for or against; it is something you must wield. It is the power by which we intangibly affect other people and events or the power that so affects us. Words and actions influence people in matters of moral importance. Therefore, it is important that Christians be …