By Dick Blackford I was in New Madrid, Missouri in a gospel meeting one spring. While taking an early morning walk, I passed a small cemetery and stopped to read epitaphs on some of the old tombstones. One spoke of hard times for a couple who lost four daughters within six years. The first died …
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The Quartet
By Louis J. Sharp Memory, precious memories, are one of mankind’s greatest treasures. We love the hymn, “Precious Memories.” It is a meaningful song. Please allow me to share a few memories with you. Speaking at my sister’s memorial service, I recalled that as children, growing up in our parents’ home, our father formed a …
My Preacher
By Glendol McClure If the brethren go to snoring, My preacher’s sermons; They’re just too boring! If a sick brother needs a visit, I’ll call my preacher; It’s his job, isn’t it? When there are souls we need to seek, I’ll call my preacher, Don’t you know I have to work all week! If the …
The Poor Excuse of Hypocrisy
By Steven J. Wallace The lessons are obvious to the Christian, for we can immediately see that we cannot act like we are a Christian and not really live as one and be pleasing to God. Hypocrisy is certainly a sin which the Lord condemns without hesitation. Jesus accused the scribes and Pharisees this way, …