By Larry Ray Hafley Our Lord was an exceptionally practical man. He encountered diverse and complex situations. He faced complicated questions. He met both with practical actions and answers. When the disciples quarreled over who should be the greatest in the kingdom, Jesus “took a child, and set him in the midst of them” (Mk. 9:36). …
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Liberal or Conservative: What is the Standard?
By Rodney Pitts There was a time when all churches of Christ seemed to be standing for the truth of the Scriptures. People had basically accepted the idea that one did not have to wonder what would be taught or practiced in churches of Christ in different areas, but could simply walk into any building bearing …
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“Holy Spirit Family Life Center”
By Harry R. Osborne While on vacation in San Antonio, my wife and I saw something that caught our attention. We were driving down a street and came upon a rather modem looking building. A large sign identified the structure as the “Holy Spirit Catholic Church.” Wanting to be fairminded about this piece of information, we …
Failed Prophecies of the Witnesses
By Andy Alexander The warnings of Paul concerning false teachers have largely fallen on deaf cars. Most people for one reason or another tend, to think every religious group of people is going to be saved. Though this is contrary to the teaching of Christ and the Apostles, they still aimlessly wander along life’s pathway believing …