By Randy Blackaby Reading the prophet Nahum’s poetic “burden” is shocking to the sensibilities, unsettling if you don’t “know” Jehovah and yet consoling to the righteous who grasp the apocalyptic message. Nahum the “consoler,” writing at the peak of Assyrian power as God’s people were oppressed by the world power headquartered in Nineveh, paints God as …
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Raising Children: Which Steps Are We Taking?
By Ron Halbrook I claim no expert qualifications in raising children, just some training in the school of life. I have not even graduated yet, neither from life nor from raising children. My wife and I are getting our training with three children: ages 18 (Jonathan), 14 (David), and 11 (Deborah). In addition, I taught junior …
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I’m Hanging Up My Sword
By Dalton Key Sometime back, I heard a preacher make the above statement. He explained by saying, “I never intend to preach another doctrinal or issue-related sermon. I believe in the motivational positive approach to preaching. ” He went on to say that he considered the preaching of such men as N.B. Hardeman, Gus Nichols, and …
Denominationalism and the Bible
By Randy Cavender In some of my religious discussions with others, I have found that individuals are disturbed by the number of denominations if our community. They are troubled by the different “gospels” that are preached. This is very difficult for some to understand. Sometimes it is difficult to explain also. What does the Bible say …