December 2024

Money Cannot Buy Happiness

[293 words] The title of this article has almost become trite. If you search for the phrase, “Money cannot buy happiness,” literally hundreds of articles appear with the same or similar title. So why is it that people still seek after money with such diligence? A second question is comparable. Why do people seek things…
Walking in Park

Stepping Toward the Future

[369 words] The new year will soon be upon us and I’m sure we are all individually making plans for our future. As we make steps toward completing our desires and expectations, there are some things to remember. The great apostle Paul can help us through his example in Philippians 3:12-14. As we step toward…

Beautiful Wrapping, Empty Boxes

[156 words] This time of year, it is common to see empty boxes sitting out as decorations in stores and at events. These boxes are beautifully wrapped with colorful paper, ribbons and bows. However, there is nothing inside. Often, Children can’t tell that there is no gift inside the packing, so they ask: “Is one…

Ruined Religion

[245 words] Consider a man that most would consider the epitome of a good man. He serves at his church, he gives of his means, he prays daily, never misses Bible class, and has no vices to be seen. He has the “pure and faultless” religion James tells us about, he helps widows and is…

Many Professors Are Not Possessors

[260 words] In Matthew 7:21 Jesus makes an important statement: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.” Just because you call Jesus as Lord doesn’t mean you are part of his kingdom. You…

The Unclaimed Gift

[289 words] About a year ago, Jerald received a birthday card from a dear friend. Inside the card was a gift card to a popular eating establishment. The restaurant wasn’t one that Jerald frequented often, and it was located on the other side of town. He took the gift card and placed it on the…

My Soul for a Potato

[265 words] There was a man named Naboth who had a vineyard that was located next to King Ahab’s palace. (1 Kings 21) The king decided it would make a good vegetable garden for himself and proceeded to make offers to Naboth for the property. Because the vineyard had been in his family for generations,…

Hope For the Next Generation?

[456 words] “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim. 2:2). We must teach the Word of God to saints and sinners. Generations come and go, but the truth is the same and that message needs…

Why So Gloomy?

[152 words] Our world is full of sadness and sorrow. Death comes and takes our loved ones. Financial troubles wreck our future plans. Sickness robs us of the idyllic scene we had envisioned for our lives. If we are not disciplined, we let these rob us of a happy life. Jesus knew life would be…

You Could Have Done That

[393 words] Carol Bartz was the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Yahoo. In an interview while at a forum at Georgia State University she was asked what the best advice was she had been given. She said it came from her grandmother, who raised her, on a farm in Minnesota. “I was in the machine…

I Will Sing With Understanding

[302 words] Some of the songs we sing may be difficult for us to understand if we are unfamiliar with the “poetic license” employed by the authors. The Friendly Visitor bulletin from a church of Christ in Oklahoma City gives the following information about songs which might help you better understand some difficult wording. EBON…

The Tomato

[135 words] Have you ever bought a tomato in January? I have. They are okay, better than nothing. For years, I have planted a few tomato plants in spring. The tomatoes get ripe in July. They taste so much better than those greenhouse tomatoes. Have you ever thought, “Why?” It is because man cannot improve…

The Truth

[33 words] Know It (John 8:32)Love It (2 Thess. 2:10) Believe It (2 Thess. 2:12) Obey It (1 Pet. 1:22) Tell It (Eph. 4:15)Help It (3 John 8)… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your email…

Live For Today

[91 words] I’ll never see this day again, The seconds or the hours,Now’s the time to take the time To stop and smell the flowers. Today’s the day to give that smileAnd happiness awayThat you were saving for a friend Some rainy, gloomy day. This day is golden, priceless, God made this day for you, …

Heed the Creed

[48 words] The only creed we need, the only one indeed,is the one Christ decreed. So let us never impede,precede, or exceed where it does lead. And let us feed on the seedfor which Christ did bleed.Let us read, heed, and proceed knowing we will succeed. Edd SterchiBroadway church of ChristCampbellsville, KY… We are sorry,…

Does Your Life Spell Christian?

[9 words] Consecrated Honest ResponsibleInfluential Serving ThoughtfulIntegrity Allegiant Neighborly… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet a member (Register), have yet to confirm your email address (Check your email), or we have not received your payment yet (if paying by check). Register Already a…

Did You Know This About Genesis?

[99 words] The Bible records 4,100 years of history. Over half of it—2,286 years—is found in Genesis alone! More than the other 65 books combined! Genesis is the first book of the Bible, and it contains 50 chapters, 1,533 verses, and 38,267 words. The word “genesis” is from the Greek word for “beginning.” The original…

Did You Know This About Exodus?

[140 words] One of the most amazing parts of Exodus is when the Israelites were commanded by God to paint their door frames with the blood of the lambs that were sacrificially killed at the institution of the Passover (Ex. 12:21-23). God’s people were in slavery to Egypt at the time, and God was about…

Did You Know This About Leviticus?

[128 words] Leviticus contains 27 chapters, 859 verses, and 24,546 words, and a whole bunch of laws! It is a guidebook for the Israelites, showing them how to worship, serve, and obey God. The concept of holiness before God is mentioned at least 87 times in this book. Honestly, Leviticus is not high on the…

Did You Know This About Numbers?

[119 words] Numbers is the record of Israel’s journey through the wilderness after God led them out Egyptian slavery. Due to their unbelief, what should have been an 11-day trip to the promised land turned into 40 years of wandering.  While in the wilderness, God told Moses to make a brass serpent and put it…

Did You Know This About Deuteronomy?

[172 words] Moses was about to die. The book of Deuteronomy recounts a one-month period of time when the Israelites were camped in the plains of Moab, and is considered to be a series of farewell addresses from Moses shortly before his passing.  The Israelites were about to go into the promised land, and as…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 11:1-10

[98 words] How many disciples did Jesus send out to teach and preach? John the baptizer sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are You the __ One, or do we look for __?” “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: The blind see and the __ walk; the lepers…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 11:11-19

[66 words] True or False: Jesus said John the baptist was greater than anyone in the kingdom of heaven. “And from the days of John the __ until now the kingdom of __ suffers violence…” Jesus said that John was the “__ who is to come.” True or False: Jesus liked that generation to be…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 11:20-24

[78 words] In which three cities were most of Jesus’ works done in? True or False: Jesus rebuked the cities because they did not repent. “For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in __ and __.” True or False:…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 11:25-30

[67 words] “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the __ and __ and have revealed them to babes.” “Even so, __, for so it seemed __ in Your sight.” How many things have been delivered to Jesus by the Father? “Come to Me, all you…

Quotes and Sayings (December 2024)

“Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” – Richelle E. Goodrich “Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality.” – Washington Irving “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg…

On the Lighter Side (December 2024)

Christmas Dad Jokes Q: What do elves do after school? A: Gnome-work. Q: What does Santa Claus keep on his mantle? A: Nick-nacks. Q: Where does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? A: In the dictionary. Q: Why is Santa such a good shopper? A: Because he makes a list, then checks it twice. Q: How do elves know how to…