Glad Tidings of Good Things (April 11, 2019)

To Be Content “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Philippians 4:11) Plato hit the nail on the head when he observed that...
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A Church Where Visitors Are Not Expected to Give

Money can be a sensitive topic. Many have been turned away from Christianity because of religious leaders’ attitudes toward money. Not a few had bad personal experiences in churches due to it. It is not...
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The ABCs of Scripture

A A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger. —Proverbs 15:1 B Be ye kind one to another. —Ephesians 4:32 C Create in me a clean heart, O God;...
Middle-aged woman with cancer dying

What about “Death Bed” Salvation?

The emphasis of the Bible concerning salvation is always on “today.”  Quoting Isaiah, Paul said, “In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now...
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The Great and Precious Promises of God

During the Great War, two poor boys who had been living on very meager rations in the city were sent far into the country to live on a farm. There was plenty of food....
Nativity scene silhouettes of Mary and Joseph of earthly parents bowed over the newborn Jesus Christ

The King Who Was Born in a Barn

Jehovah had four thousand years to plan His Son’s entrance into the world. He set the world stage for His arrival (Daniel 2:44; Galatians 4:4). He chose Jesus’ race (seed of Abraham), nationality (Israelite),...
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God Made Life Interesting

Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 104:24; Ephesians 3:10; Genesis 1:11-12; Genesis 1:21-25 Beans grow up a pole from left to right, while the morning glory grows up a pole from right to left. Seeds may be dropped into the ground upside...