The Former Things Have Passed Away

The Former Things Have Passed Away

“Say not, ‘Why were the former days better than these?’ For it is not from wisdom that you ask this” (Eccl. 7:10, ESV). Are your best times behind you? If so, you’re not a Christian. Nostalgia is “a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some...
The Catholic Church

The Catholic Church

The Catholic church is not the oldest church in the world.  Jesus Christ said he was going to build His church (Matt. 16:18).  Jesus did build His church on the first Pentecost after His resurrection (Acts 2:1-47).  This was many years before the Catholic church...
Remembered

Remembered

A general reference in the record of Hebrews 11 is given of the many who gave their lives in service to the Lord. Inspiration tells of those tortured who refused to compromise, put to the test by mocking and scourging, were bound and imprisoned, those who were stoned,...
A Rule for Success

A Rule for Success

Moses, who had led the children of Israel out of Egypt and through 40 years of wanderings in the wilderness, had died in the land of Moab (Deut. 34:5). It was time for a new leader to take charge and lead them into conquering the land that God had promised them. ...
Preaching to a King

Preaching to a King

Ever considered what it would be like to preach to a king? Some have preached to presidents. Some church historians believe Abraham Lincoln heard several gospel sermons. Brother B. C. Goodpasture preached with President Lyndon Johnson in the audience, and a preacher...