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Eagles
We use the eagle as a mascot for many a sports team. Many high schools and college use the eagle as their mascot. We consider this bird a magnificent specimen of power, agility, and ability. God uses this magnificent bird as an illustration to His people many times in the scriptures. One is in Exodus 19:4 “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.” Another time in when Moses is giving his farewell address. Deuteronomy 32:11-12 Moses says, “As an eagle...Continue reading
Mother’s Day
Mother can create within us the greatest emotions. When many speak or think of their mothers most eyes will begin to weep. I know that there are some who would not agree with this. They may not have known their mothers or their mothers treated them badly, but for the most part many have very found memories of their mothers. There is one case when one person had such respect and love for their mother-in-law that we use their language in many marriage ceremonies today. Ruth said to her mother-in-law, “Entreat me not to leave...Continue reading
The God of All Comfort
In Second Corinthians chapter one verse three we find these words, “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.” What a wonderful verse, full of consolation, calmness, and completeness. When one studies the context of this passage it really has more meaning. Let us study the context of this passage. First Paul tells us why He is the God of comfort. He comforts us when we are in trials. God is there when we are going through everything the devil has to...Continue reading
For What Are You Looking?
We all are looking for something. When I go golfing, I have to look for the golf ball. When I go fishing I look for where the fish are. We also are looking for a house. You may be looking at something for your house; it might be carpet, paint or wallpaper. Sometimes I have to look for the car keys, or my glasses. When we are in the depths of looking could we say that we are seeking these things? While these things are physical, what about the spiritual side? Do we seek the...Continue reading
Fit for the Kingdom of God
The Lord said in Luke 9:62, “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” The word “fit” means well suited for. When the ploughman was out in the field watching his plough instead of watching where he needed to go, he was not suitable for the job. You see God wants people who are suited for the job He has given each of us to do. God wants people who want to do the best job they can for Him. God wants people who...Continue reading
I Am
“I Am” Keith Dixon April 5, 2026 Gray class Introduction John 8: Seven times in the book of John there is the emphasis used by Jesus stating that He was the I am, Greek ego eimi John 6:35, 41, 48, 51 I am the bread of life John 8:12 I am the light of the world John 10:7 I am the door John 10:11 I am the good shepherd John 11:25 I am the resurrection John 14:6 I am the way… John 15:5 I am the true vine We want to notice the use of...
After Baptism What Am I to Do?
Wendell Winkler (Editor’s note: This is not just for those who have recently been baptized but this is for all who have been baptized. Sometimes we forget what we are to do after being baptized and need to reminded of what to do. Let this article remind us of what to do.) I AM TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE. Being “buried with him by baptism into death… even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Rom 6:4). The man who has been born of God does not commit (continue living that old...Continue reading
We Must Be Set for the Defense
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
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