Author: Cindy Brown
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The Christian and Welfare
According to the Census Bureau, more people in America today are on welfare than have full-time jobs. In just the three years from 2009 to 2011 (latest available statistics),…
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Some Mocked
Paul in his address to the men of Athens ended it by declaring the resurrection of Christ. (Acts 17:31) As was always the case when Paul preached,…
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The Un-churched
In Antioch of Pisidia when the Jews, after hearing the gospel message, began to speak against the things spoken by him, Paul said to them, “It was necessary…
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BROTHERLY LOVE
Brotherly love is an essential part of the Christian life. The apostle Peter wrote: “Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto…
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WONDERFULLY MADE
This past week, I received an email containing a link to a web site showing pictures of human development in the womb. The pictures are absolutely BEAUTIFUL,…
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God’s Protective Wings
A story in National Geographic several years ago gives us a beautiful and penetrating picture of God’s protective wings covering His children. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park,…
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Faith or Baptism, Which?
There are a number of passages of scripture which connect faith with salvation from sin. For example, the gospel “Is the power of God unto salvation to…
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Elder/Deacon Appointments
Some time back we asked the congregation to submit names for possible additional elders and deacons. The process has taken considerable time, but there is a good reason. The men…
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I SPY DESIGN
Imagine waking up one day and seeing a shiny new digital camera on the floor. You notice that it has a tiny opening, called an aperture, that…
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Philippians 4:8
Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses on thorns. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever…