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So, it may seem odd to read an article about returning for another visit when this is, perhaps, your first time here. But there is a valid reason for making this request, which is that, although you might see the general “lay of the land,” there are things you probably
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A few years ago, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster achieved a certain notoriety in various locales, and they claim to be in several countries around the world. They refer to themselves as Pastafarians and claim to enjoy all the things that the Bible condemns. Truly, they have their
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Division in the church for which Christ died (Acts 20:28) has always been wrong—ever since the Corinthians tried it in their congregation (1 Cor. 1:10-15; 3:1-4). Jesus prayed for unity amongst His followers (John 17:20-21); how then can anyone dare be content
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Probably there have been several acronyms for Happy New Year over the past few decades, but below is one more suggestion. H – Heaven is our goal. Many things are happening here on earth—both in and out of the church. Some of them are frightening—especially when they threaten world
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What is it that people look for in worship? Some may seek an atmosphere similar to what they grew up in; others may desire something entirely different from that with which they are familiar. Some may look for a lively experience with people jumping and shouting; others prefer a little
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Many people today claim to preach the gospel, but the sad fact is that what most are setting forth in word and in print is not the truth but “another gospel,” which is not another, as Paul wrote to the Galatians (1:6-9). Recently, a friend (actually, the one
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Our recent One Day Lectureship highlighted novel definitions for words or phrases already in existence, such as replacing pornographic paintings and sculptures with the term art or calling homosexuals gays. But congratulations to Harvard on their ability to twist words better than most. Their current president was discovered to have
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[Editor's Note: These questions are from the winter and spring of 2012.] "Christian" Music "Is it wrong to listen to or buy 'Christian' music that is available in the 'Christian' bookstores?" The answer is, "Yes"—for the following
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Proverbs 14:9 tells us: "Fools mock at sin, but among the upright there is favor." The second half of this proverb is not difficult to understand. God offers His favor and grace to every human being, but only the upright benefit from it. This is not to
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When Francis was selected as pope of the Roman Catholic Church (an office and a religious group not mentioned in the Scriptures), he sought to make some changes in the institution. What he does in terms of policy-making for nuns, priests, worship, and things of that nature, most non-
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Over the years, your congenial editor has recommended many books. These are not intended to be a substitute for Bible study, but they usually provided information on various subjects. Most of the books recommended have been written by sound brethren—at least, they were at the time of the recommendation.
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A man who had not attended one service of the church in four years told me he had never thought of “quitting” the church. I reminded him that he had (1) withdrawn his presence from the services of worship; (2) refused to give his moral support to the activities of