“Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you,” (2 Pet. 1:12). Even though we have been taught, and even though we may know all the basic components of the […]
For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God has dealt to each man a measure of faith, (Rom. […]
For each of the last 30 consecutive weeks I have published in the Bulletin a quotation from one of our nation’s presidents. These quotations have all been supportive of the Bible as God’s word and Christianity as the preferred way of life. They have shown what our highest leaders have […]
I had a beloved uncle who used to joke that if he ever won the lottery, he would tell people that he found the ticket in the church parking lot! Like most members of the church, he knew there was something questionable about playing the lottery. The mere fact that […]
On Veterans Day we hear a lot about “those who have served.” We want to express our appreciation to those who have spent a major portion of their lives defending and protecting others in the service of our country. It is right and proper that we should do so, for […]
Did your mother work outside of the home when you were growing up? Some of us can remember when it was unusual for mothers to maintain outside jobs while their children were young. Today, about 70% of mothers with minor children (under the age of 18) also participate in the […]
The storms of life can be challenging, even devastating. They can appear to be unbeatable, cruel and overwhelming. Sometimes they are brought upon us through no fault of our own, and other storms flare up because of our own mistakes or foolish actions. Maybe you have faced some of these […]
I had a spirited conversation with a friend not long ago, who, like many people, has developed some pretty firm views on the issue of “border security.” It can be a divisive issue, both in terms of one’s general philosophy about who to keep out of the country, as well […]
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. (Phil. 4:13) Christians are formidable, optimistic people, not because of any particular ability of their own, but because of whose they are—because of where they are. The passage in Philippians 4:13 has long been a favorite of many. It speaks […]
In 1975 Gordon Lightfoot released a song with some of my favorite lyrics: Rainy day people always seem to know when it’s time to call. Rainy day people don’t talk, they just listen till they’ve heard it all. Rainy day lovers don’t lie when they tell you […]
Though Ye Know Them