February 27, 2023
The theme for Hosea might be, “Good News from a Troubled Home.” God’s love for his people was on display at Hosea’s house. This minor prophet had married Gomer, who was unfaithful to him. But Hosea had purchased her back as an object lesson for Israel. . . .
July 1, 2022
By Alan Ahlgrim Too many times in my life my “stinkin’ thinkin’” and substandard theology led me to patterns that failed to improve my well-being. A few examples: I once determined to read the entire Bible out loud over the course of a year. That drained me more than blessed me. I once committed to a schedule that included both evening appointments and early morning meetings. Burning the candle at both ends left me flamed out. I was depleted by weariness and self-pity. I once adhered to a daily jogging regimen in all weathers. That led to injuries, especially when
September 25, 2012
By Barry L. Cameron In December 1999, my family decided to do something about our finances. We were fed up with money problems and bothered by endless bills and perennial payments on stuff that was falling apart, in need of repair, or already in a landfill. We didn”t go to a financial planner, nor did we mine the endless array of financial resources available. We went back to the Word of God. We figured the One who created everything and owns everything could give us the guidance we needed to clear up our financial mess. Early on, I found a
March 2, 2008
By C. Robert Wetzel Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you (1 Timothy 4:14). It has been more than 50 years ago since elders laid hands on three of us at the First Christian Church in Hugoton, Kansas. We were reminded at the time, and many times since, not to neglect our gifts. In 1 Timothy 4:14, the apostle Paul seems to be talking about some special gift that was given or revealed to this young preacher when the elders of his church laid
November 14, 2007
By Mark A. Taylor What happens to you when you wait? You”re third in line at the grocery-store checkout, and the person at the register found the one item in the store with no price tag or bar code. Nothing else can happen till the teen bagger runs to and from the right aisle to verify the price. What are you thinking while you wait? A company owes you money. It”s been seven weeks since you called them, but they told you then the check would be mailed in a month. How do you react? Freeway traffic grinds to a
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