by Bob Patterson In 1 Timothy 3:15 we have the church described as “the pillar and ground of the truth.” Sad to say, with some the pillar has become pillow and they are fast asleep on the truth, and the ground has become ever shifting! Should such be characteristic of any member of the Lord’s church? If this kind of attitude and disposition does characterize any member of the Lord’s church, then there are several areas that would automatically become suspect. The first area would be the truth itself! Obviously, to the person who...Continue reading
Month: March 2026
Are Bible Classes a Waste of Time and Money?
In the mind of some people Bible classes are not important. They may even consider them just “a waste of time.” What should our attitude be toward them? Why do we have Bible classes on Sunday and Wednesday? Do we have classes just because others have them? Do we have classes just so we can say that we are at least doing something. Until we come to learn the significance of them, we will not appreciate them as we should. If we appreciate them, then and only then will attitudes and attendance change for the...Continue reading
Preachers want Raises
Preachers want Raises Allen Webster Most Gospel preachers work well over forty hours a week. They love what they do so much that it is not uncommon for a preacher to work six days a week for eight or nine hours a day. The remain “on call” even when they are home. Some even use vacation time to preach in meetings, go on campaigns, or work at Christian camps. Not a few have given up lucrative careers to preach in areas where they have to struggle to make it financially. Why do they do it?...Continue reading
Faithfulness and Bible Study
“WE’RE ALWAYS HERE, UNLESS WE’RE GONE! W. Kent Graham A local business in Atoka, Oklahoma, has an advertising slogan which proclaims, “We’re always here, unless we’re gone!” Every time I see this commercial I cannot help but think of some of our beloved brethren. The story is told of a Christian who was compelled to extol his faithfulness in worshiping God. He rightly asserted that every faithful child of God is present and an eager participant at every designated Bible Study and Worship Assembly. He professed that those who were unnecessarily absent from any...Continue reading