By Mike Willis As we move away from a rural environment, we may forget some of the images from rural settings which have been used to illustrate important spiritual lessons. Sometime ago, an elder used the example of “playing possum” to remind us of our need for action when spiritual dangers threaten. His use of the …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 38
Miscellaneous Meanderings
By Larry Ray Hafley Reproducing After Its Own Kind (1) One of God’s laws of nature is that seed produces after its kind (Gen. 1). Because of this, alligators do not hatch chickens and chickens do not hatch alligators. Horses do not give birth to kittens and cats do not give birth to dogs. Corn seed …
MODESTY: What Does the Bible Teach?
By Harry R. Osborne Is there any thought of modesty in this day and age? A few years ago, you could stay away from the beach and avoid the exhibitionism. Now it seems like you cannot go around the block without being confronted by someone in an outfit which used to be associated more with a …
When God’s Love Is Not Enough
By Jamey Hinds “We love him because he first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19). “By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us” (1 Jn. 3:16). “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not …