Here we go again. Many are waking up to find some extra money in their bank accounts. As with previous stimulus checks, many folks are excitedly looking for something they can do with their newfound money. What are you going to do with yours? Regardless of what you think about the relief bill and the government mailing out stimulus checks, for just…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
2021 Bulletin Articles (Page 15)
Most individuals know the story of Jesus being separated from His parents because they accidentally left Him behind after observing the Passover. He was only twelve years of age, but this event shows just how sincere and devoted a preteen can be to God. Too often we overlook the ability of those of this age to be devoted to the Lord. Look…
The Gentile churches in Galatia were being troubled by Judaizing teachers who sought to bind the keeping of the Old Testament law (specifically circumcision) on them. Both Jews and Gentiles could recognize that God’s threefold promise to the fathers was that every family on the earth would be blessed (Gen. 12:3). These teachers made the keeping of the law absolutely essential to…
“Do not move the ancient boundary which your fathers have set” (Prov. 22:28). A warning from the Proverbs that was set forth in Torah law. It carries with the concept of not moving the established teaching or thought on a matter. Today it seems almost fashionable to change established thought on a matter. Marriage, no longer just between man and a woman.…
Unquestionably, the apostle Paul was one of the greatest soul winners of all time! We could learn a lot by trying to emulate his love for lost souls and his determination to teach the good news of “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Cor. 2:2) to every individual he encountered (from the lowliest of slaves to the highest of kings). But, there…
“C’mon, life! Gimme a break, would you!” Are you tired? Are you discouraged? Are you ready to give up? Does it seem like everything is against you? Are people and circumstances pushing you into deep loneliness or deep frustration or both? What should you do? Answer: Do what Jesus did! Take a few minutes and think through the life of Jesus. What…
Take a quick look at your world and it immediately becomes obvious that all that is around us is in a constant state of change. While the nature of man has not changed, the world in which we live is so different from the world of our grandparents. Imagine what former generations would think if they were transported into our world. It…
Pew Research Center did a study on trust in a survey of 10,618 U.S. adults, conducted November 27-December 10, 2018. Here are some excerpts from an article describing the findings. “Moreover, some see fading trust as a sign of cultural sickness and national decline. Some also tie it to what they perceive to be increased loneliness and excessive individualism. About half of…