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The BATTLE for the HEARTS of MEN
Christians are always at war but it’s not carnal warfare. Rather it is a battle for the minds and hearts of men. Paul put it this way: “The weapons of…
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How To Resist Temptation
We all face temptations that must be resisted – but how? Here are four practical suggestions that might help. First, we should avoid temptation as much as…
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THE NAME of the CHURCH
Some years ago a professor of church history at a denominational university wrote of some of his impressions of the churches of Christ and some of the things which distinguish…
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READ, STUDY, MEDITATE
Read – Reading is something we learn very early in school. Starting with the alphabet we progress as far as our natural ability and opportunity will take us. This enables…
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To Be A Teacher
Teachers are a group of people that are generally held in high regard. We have all had teachers who have made an impact on our lives. While teaching in the…
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OUR PROTECTOR
Several days ago Jo brought home a small framed picture (8×12) which she had received at work. It featured a colorful mother bird perched on a branch with two baby…
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WHAT ABOUT LENT?
What does the Bible say about Lent? Nothing – absolutely nothing. Lent is purely an invention of man. It’s never mentioned in the Bible. So why not practice Lent? Surely…
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The Two Sides of Right Living
The Bible makes it clear that there are two important sides to living right – the negative side and the positive side. Isaiah one of the great Old Testament prophets…
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CONVERSIONS AT CORINTH
Paul arrived at Corinth and as was his custom he preached that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 18:1-11) “And many of the Corinthians hearing believed and were baptized.” (Acts 18:8)…
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Calling Evil Good, and Good Evil
The Prophet Isaiah wrote of the moral and religious corruption of his day in these words: “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for…