The Word of God for Changing Times - Ralph Gilmore
Peter draws from the Old Testament prophecy (Isaiah 40:6-8) to remind us that while other plans and philosophies of man may come and go, the Word of God endures. The message of the Bible is the anchor of life in every age.
The Word of God for Today’s Church - Bruce McLarty
Challenging times face the church in the present and as we move into the future. There are many sources from which we can derive our manner of life and practice. There is only one that has given all things that we need for “life and godliness.”
The Word of God for Today’s Family - Alan Martin
There are many struggles facing the modern family. Divorce is rampant, and single-parent homes are abundant. What does the Bible have to say about these struggles?
The Word of God in Times of Crises - Jay Lockhart
We face individual and collective crises of many kinds. There are wars, financial troubles, crime, immorality, and personal dilemmas. There is power in the Word to deal with every crisis we meet.
Dinner - Stand Up! - Wayne Roberts
A call is given. Preachers and Elders arise to the task before us. We are leaders in the glorious church of our Lord!
Morning Devotional - Give Me the Bible - Virgil Trout
Self-help books are abundant. Advice columns are in almost every publication. We should never overlook that one source has all the answers we need.
How Does the Bible Teach? - Jay Lockhart
Hermeneutical methods of determining the message of the Bible often leave us a bit confused. The message of the Bible should be understandable and clear to every one of us.
Unexpected Good News (Part 1 & 2) - Howard Norton and Flavil Yeakley
Pressed with questions about growth or the lack of it in the church, and especially among our young people, we may be a bit discouraged. However, there just may be some good news that we need to hear.
Preparing for the Storms of Life (Part 1 & 2) - Pat Scott
How do we handle those tragic and unexpected troubles of life? Can we really prepare for the problems and heartaches that seem to be greater than we can bear?
Death as a Gift from God - Pat Peters
Death is generally seen as an enemy. None of us want to bear the difficulty of the death of a loved one, or even face our own. How can we see the other side of death?
Peace in the Presence of Pain - Pat Peters
No one likes pain and what it does to us. Whatever the source of pain may be, there is power to find peace to continue living.
Equipping Men to Guard their Hearts (Part 1 & 2) - Dale Jenkins
The challenge of moral purity has never been more needed than it is today. Facing and overcoming the continuing temptations of an immoral world calls on us to be fully equipped.
Parents Teach Your Children Well (Part 1 & 2) - David Deffenbaugh
Can we help secure the faith of our children? It is in the hands of parents to see that our children are taught and prepared to be growing and maturing Christians.
Encouraging and Equipping Elders (Part 1, 2 & 3) - Tom Holland
Leadership is tough in every age. The church is depending on its elders to point the way and lead in the best direction. We need strong leaders. Where do elders go to get what they need to lead the church in a forward direction?
What Does a First Century Book say to a 21st Century Person? - Philip Thompson
We often hear a cry of relevancy. Some say the Bible is outdated and archaic. The Bible may have had its’ last words penned in the First Century, but its’ message is relevant in every century.
Furnished for Every Good Work - Jeremie Beller
God has not given us any task to do that He has not also equipped us to complete. We can do the job of being the church and reaching the world because God has furnished what we need in order to do so.
Losing Our Way: A Historical Revolution in Worship (Part 1) - Dan Chambers
Back on Track: A Radical Restoration in Worship (Part 2) - Dan Chambers
In no place have we seen the signs of difficulty and change more clearly than in the public worship of the church. Do we have to surrender to personal preference? Can worship be pleasing to God while still being relevant and inspiring to those who attend?
The Dream of God - Dale Hartma
We will never fully see with the eyes of God, but we can get something of a picture of what God envisions. The story of the Bible is more than just a collection of writings through the ages; it is the dream or vision that God has held and continues to hold.
The Silence of the Scriptures - Stafford North
Is the silence of the Scriptures permissive? Are we free to do anything in worship or in church life that is not specifically forbidden? Or, on the other hand, is the silence of the Scriptures prohibitive? Are we always limited to do in worship and in church life only what is commanded? This topic lies at the foundation of many issues in the church today.
Where Are You Going to be When You Get Where You are Going? - Chuck Monan
Sometimes we are so busy moving that we don’t stop to see where it is that we are going. The daily choices that we make as individuals, and as the church, are determining our destination. We need to see where it is that we are going.
Did You Think to Pray? - Phillip Johnson
Perhaps the most overlooked resource of our lives is the power of prayer. Could it be that we are limiting ourselves and thus limiting God by our hesitation to pray? Insights into prayer that remind us to pray, and what prayer can do for us will bless our lives.