Did you know that centuries ago when ancient copyists of Scriptures came to God’s name, they would put new pens into their writing instruments, take a bath, and change clothes before they would copy the name? A bit extreme?  Perhaps.  But think for a moment.  Which extreme is more dangerous, that of being overly cautious

As members of the body of Christ, we believe firmly in the authority of Christ as head, as that authority is expressed within the pages of the New Testament.  Everything we do “in word or deed” must be done “in the name” – by the authority – of the Lord.  (Colossians 3:17.)  To move beyond

This world seems bent on self-destruction, which makes us all the more thankful this world is not our home.  With Paul, we proclaim our “citizenship” to be in “heaven.”  (Philippians 3:20 ASV.)  And with Paul we embrace this undeniable truism:  “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men

Sometime back I was given a business card which had a picture of a hearse on one side.  The caption read, “You may tie your shoestrings in the morning, but the undertaker may untie them before night.” I know.  You don’t have to say it.  You don’t like to think about death.  The thought leaves

A report was circulated a few years ago concerning an eager twelve-year old boy and his letter to the Library of Congress.  The boy requested two books:  one on space travel and the other about mental health and sane living.  He concluded his letter with this postscript – “If you can’t send both books, send

I haven’t time to teach right now, I’m busy, can’t you see! You’ll have to look for someone else – I’ve barely time for me. I’d like to help and fix that pie, The family is bereaved. But you’ll have to talk to someone else – I’ve barely time for me. Our Meeting was a

I remember well the words of a nervous young man who led closing prayer for a Sunday morning service some years ago.  He began, “Father, as we leave thee for another week . . .” Now there was a prayer many lukewarm church members could relate to! The Lord’s body is plagued with far too

Centuries ago, a man named Nicolaus Copernicus studied the sky and declared, “If man is to know the truth, he must change his thinking!  Despite what we have said for years, our earth is not the center of the cosmos – but just one celestial body among many.  The sun does not move around us;

Observe what God’s Word can do:   1.  It can prick the heart.  (Acts 2:37; Hebrews 4:12.)   2.  It can prompt belief.  (Romans10:17; John 20:30,31.)   3.  It can convert and save the soul.  (Psalms 19:7; James 1:21.)   4.  It can keep us from sin.  (Psalms 119:11.)   5.  It can guide us in the

The inspired writers of the New Testament presented a wonderfully consistent attitude toward the truth of God’s Word. To the Ephesian brethren Paul wrote, “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”  (Ephesians 5:17.)  He commended the early spiritual training of Timothy, his own son, in the faith, by urging,