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The Almighty Needs You!

There is a sense in which God needs nothing, for He is the source of all things. Yet the Bible shows that our Lord’s eternal plan involves us. Before the world began, He devised this plan and we must never lose sight of our place in the scheme of redemption. As strange as it may seem—the Lord needs you. Consider the events…

Five Part Harmony

I was about six years old when I first heard of the words “soprano, alto, tenor and bass.”  At the old West Huntsville church building, a brother from Tennessee, A. J. Vetito, conducted the first of several singing schools at the church. By the end of that week, we all knew “do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti do.” We all could…

If You Were Granted Just One Wish

The fervor which swept across this nation seeking to win the $500,000,000 lottery is remarkable. It is amazing to see how so many Americans think that money would bring them true happiness. The reality is that past winners of lotteries just could not handle that kind of money and their lives were ruined by such a “blessing.” As a child, we thought…

Worshiping With Shigionoth

Look again at the title of this article and you will see a Biblical word, but one few would understand. Who or what is this Shigionoth that was part of the worship instructions given to the Jews. It is found in the introductory words of the seventh psalm in the King James Version—Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the Lord concerning…

The Joy of Being Involved

My heart is filled with joy that I am part of a congregation which seeks to glorify God and let the light of the Lord shine through us. So many wonderful challenges confront us and each of you seems so ready to serve Him. We have just finished our annual lectureship which has been part of this work for seventeen years. At…