They Were Indignant

They Were Indignant

A strange scene in Sodom unfolds in Genesis 19:9.  We find the men of Sodom angry at righteous Lot. Why? Because he tries to tell them what to do! They didn’t give a second thought to their lack of hospitality. Thoughts of love for their fellow man were not on their...
Ten Quotes of Wisdom

Ten Quotes of Wisdom

There are too many Christians with Teflon minds – nothing sticks. “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15 (NKJV) When we are average, we are just as close to the...
Children—The Future

Children—The Future

A very popular song of years gone by recognized that “children are our future.” In viewing the future, the past must be considered. The record reveals sin to be man’s problem (Gen. 2:16-17; 3:6-7), but it doesn’t have to be that way (James 4:7; I Thess. 5:22). The...
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...