Why Churches of Christ Take the Lord’s Supper Each Sunday
Jesus instituted a memorial feast on the eve of His death (Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:7-20). To His followers, the bread represents His sacrificed body and the cup His saving blood (1 Corinthians...
A Decent Devil?
“It is notable that nearly all the poisonous fungi are scarlet or speckled and the wholesome ones brown or grey, as if to show us that things rising out of darkness and decay are...
If Jesus Were Running for President Would He Win?
At Jesus’ birth, politicians worried about being unseated by one born to be King (Matthew 2:1–16; John 18:37).
As an adult, He was tempted with political power—all the kingdoms of the world (Luke 4:5–6). At...
How Are You at Rejoicing?
As Christians, we may live beneath God’s blessings, so it never hurts to be reminded of our gifts. What have we received in Christ?
God saved us—we are not lost.
Jesus promised, “He who believes and...
God’s Amazing Grace
In his historical novel based on the life of Lincoln, Gore Vidal pictures a cabinet meeting when it was evident that the South would be defeated and Lincoln’s advisors began to make plans for...
Are You Covered?
In recent months, several natural and unnatural calamities have struck our country and community. Terrorists destroy buildings and lives; planes fall from the sky; evil people have given “hate mail” a new meaning. Periodically,...
Our Court-Appointed Attorney
He Is the Propitiation for Our Sins.
Jesus mediates, presenting His atonement for us.
Lawyers in court frequently deny allegations brought against their clients. If they admit the charge, then they try to justify it....
Things are Looking Up
Paul and Timothy were great friends. Paul converted Timothy, counted him the son he never had (1 Timothy 1:2), and watched him follow in his footsteps to become a preacher and missionary. He said...
Do All Roads Lead to Heaven?
Two sisters went driving Sunday afternoons with the goal of getting lost. Taking random turns at intersections, trying new roads, going farther and farther afield, they had an adventure each week. The starting and...
Make Jesus Your Banker
Newspaper headlines read: “FDIC Must Rescue Major Banks;” “Embezzlement and Fraud;” “Insurance Companies File for Bankruptcy;” “Stock Market Takes a Tumble.”
One wonders, “Is there financial security today? Where can I put my money and...