Practical Advice from a Music Teacher: “Build a Fire” with Singing

By Howard L. Whittlesey Time, experience and many helpful discussions have given me greater depth and insight to what the Bible teaches about congregational singing and about song leading. No, I am not going to attempt to enlighten you about singing versus the instrument, nor shall I strive to convince one about the truth concerning whether …

Bible Basics: Steadfastness

By Earl Robertson The New Testament says, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” 1 Cor. 15:58). Paul had given rational grounds for faith and hope in Christ, the risen Lord and Savior, …

Reflections on the death of Gardner S. Hall, Sr. What is left Behind? (1)

By Ron Halbrook When someone we know and love dies, we stop to survey his life and to remember the impressions he has made upon us. “What did this person leave behind?” we ask ourselves. Sober thought on such occasions can help us to reflect as well upon our own lives. All of us are approaching …