A Peril of Preaching

A Peril of Preaching

It has long been understood by those heralding the gospel of Christ, there is a peril connected to the great privilege. The peril being considered falls under the common understanding of the practice by some who “shoot the messenger.” This reaction to preaching the...
Thomas Campbell’s Desk

Thomas Campbell’s Desk

Solomon told it right when he said, “of making many books there is no end” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). The number of books extant today would dwarf any library Solomon ever saw or imagined. As a preacher, my religious library has grown with time, including hundreds of...
What Happened to Preaching?

What Happened to Preaching?

About thirty years ago I was visiting with an older preacher. He had been using television and radio to teach people and was having good results. I asked him about the format of his programs. He said he had tried different methods to give variety—panel discussions, inte...
Renew Inspires First-Time Attendee From Ghana

Renew Inspires First-Time Attendee From Ghana

A new face was in Tennessee Bible College’s recent Renew lectureship audience – that of Ghana native Richmond Gyamfi.   But he’s no stranger to TBC.   Gyamfi, who preaches at East Hartford church of Christ in Connecticut, is pursuing a Master of Theology...
Words That Please Everyone?

Words That Please Everyone?

We are living in an age when anything we say might offend someone. A sheriff in Wisconsin recently encouraged his staff not to refer to those in jail as “inmates.” Instead they should be called “residents” or “those within our care.” The CDC also recommended recently...