By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: The KJV refers to the apostle, “Simon the Canaanite” (Mk. 3:18). Was he a descendant of the Canaanites who were the original inhabitants of Palestine? Reply: The two references which list the second Simon (the first being Simon Peter) refer to him as “Simon the Canaanite” in the King James Version …
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Moral Courage
By Mike Willis Sometimes the world considers those who are Christians to be spineless, and weak men. Indeed, some men think that “going to church” is for women and children. Quite the opposite is true. Being a Christian demands backbone and courage, strong moral fiber, a willingness to stand up and be counted. Those who are …
Reading the Rules
By Wayne Greeson “How about a game of checkers?” I asked my wife late one evening. “Oh, that’s an easy kid’s game. I haven’t played checkers in years. Okay, set ’em up,” she replied half jokingly. The pieces were laid out and the game began in earnest. Only a few moves had been made when I …
Becoming Satisfied
By Don Willis “. . . I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness” (Psa. 17:12). John Balquy said, “Contentment is the pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.” And Socrates remarked, …