Faith and Human Suffering Human suffering is as old and as wide-spread as the human race. It is commonly asked, why does God allow suffering? Atheists ask this, hoping to discredit faith in God. But many believers ask it, not having thought through the problem of... ( added 141 days 7 hours ago.)

Does God Cause Human Suffering Tragedies, sickness and sufferings come to us because we live in a world under the curse of sin. Before Adam and Eve sinned life was a paradise. They were warned that if they disobeyed God they would surely die (Gen. 2:17). They sinned and the... ( added 141 days 7 hours ago.)

Things That Keep Us From Understanding the Bible Alike It has long troubled people that not everyone sees the Bible alike. The Bible's message is one. It is a universal message for all of humanity. Correctly understood, it will yield the same lessons for all men everywhere. But the fact remains that... ( added 141 days 7 hours ago.)

The Indomitable Will of God The faithful child of God is eager to know and do the will of his heavenly Father (Ps. 40:8). He prays that God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt. 6:10). Often, we are mystified by the events unfolding around us. We struggle... ( added 160 days ago.)

The Essential Ingredient of Education Many things go into the mix to produce an excellent teacher. One of those ingredients is love. Goethe wrote, "We are shaped and fashioned by what we love." The person who devotes a life-time to teaching and who succeeds must of necessity love what... ( added 160 days 4 hours ago.)

Here We Go Again: Back To School For Teachers Well, here we are, ready or not. It's time for a new school year to begin. Ideally our minds and bodies have been rested and our spirits refreshed and renewed. We should be looking forward with eagerness to a new crop of students and the exciting... ( added 160 days 4 hours ago.)

John Wesley's Contributions To the Restoration Movement The earliest organized effort in America toward a restoration of primitive Christianity was among the Methodists of North Carolina and Virginia. Led by James O'Kelly, thousands abandoned the Methodist Church which was lorded over by Bishop... ( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)

Churches of Christ, Did They Exist During the Dark Ages? The above question is often asked by critics of the church of Christ. If you are looking for a national or international organization wearing the name Church of Christ and meeting publically in "church buildings" such as we know, the answer is no.... ( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)

Hindrances To the Restoration of New Testament Christianity In every undertaking of value, there are attitudes and actions that promote and those that hinder the effort. In the grand endeavor to restore the faith and practice of the first Christians, there are things that can only hinder our efforts. Among... ( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)

Alexander Campbell: Did He Found the Church of Christ? Jesus promised to build his church (Matt. 16:18). In his death on the cross he purchased the church with his blood (Acts 20:28). He fulfilled that promise, for we read in the Book of Acts of the Apostles that the church existed in Jerusalem (Acts... ( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)

Restoration of Original Christianity Is Our Goal The spring, high on the mountain side, sends forth its waters, crystal clear. As they cascade down the mountain, filth and pollution gradually find their way into the stream. By the time its reaches the plain in the lower valley, it is thoroughly... ( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)

Millennialism, Why Does It Attract So Many People? I marvel at the eagerness with which so many religious people pursue and embrace the millennial speculations. I can think of a few reasons that likely account for most of them * There is in the human heart a burning desire to know the future.... ( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)

Homelessness In America It is the sport of some worldlings, church haters and atheists to blame God and churches when something tragic occurs. It is sad when anyone dies. It is worse when the person dies alone on the street. However It is not necessarily someone else's... ( added 172 days 1 hour ago.)

Patriotism and National Survival On this Fourth of July, as I pondered the state of our nation I could not help but think of Patriotism. In the current election campaign we hear much talk about patriotism. For those of our neighbors who lived through and served in World War II... ( added 189 days 4 hours ago.)

Thoughts For Independence Day "Our nation was founded as an experiment in human liberty. Its institutions reflect the belief of our founders that men had their origin and destiny in God; that they were endowed by Him with inalienable rights and had duties prescribed by moral... ( added 190 days 2 hours ago.)

The Environment: Two Points of View Christians look at the earth as the handiwork of Jehovah the Creator (Gen. 1:1). They see the earth as God's wonderful gift which he has provided for our survival, joy and happiness. They feel it is their duty as stewards of God's treasures to... ( added 190 days 2 hours ago.)

Partaking of the Divine Nature Many times Christians read the words of Scripture without stopping to comprehend the message they convey. For example, Peter writes. "He hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of... ( added 190 days 2 hours ago.)

Do All Religions Lead To Eternal Bliss? A recently published poll by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life found that 70 percent of religious Americans believe that all religions lead to a home in heaven. Seventy-nine percent of Catholics and 66 percent of Protestants acknowledged... ( added 190 days 2 hours ago.)

Voting Citizens In just a few months we will have the privilege and opportunity to elect new leaders for our nation. Below are some thoughts worth keeping in mind. * Never forget to be thankful for this privilege. God has blessed us with a democratic form of... ( added 195 days 4 hours ago.)

The Environment: Two Points of View Christians look at the earth as the handiwork of Jehovah the Creator (Gen. 1:1). They see the earth as God's wonderful gift which he has provided for our survival, joy and happiness. They feel it is their duty as stewards of God's treasures to... ( added 195 days 4 hours ago.)

Some Bible Principles That Touch On the Abortion Question 1. God's law declares "Thou shalt not kill" (Rom. 13:9), literally, "Thou shalt do no murder." Murder is the deliberate taking of human life without provocation. Abortion in demand violates this sacred code. God hates hands that shed innocent... ( added 209 days 5 hours ago.)

Can the Church of Christ Trace Its Linage To the Apostles? The existence of the Lord's true church does not depend on our ability to trace a continual line of churches from the apostolic age to ours. The Roman Catholic Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Anglican Church, the Methodists, the Baptists... ( added 209 days 6 hours ago.)

I Can't Believe I Am Still Alive I can't believe I am still alive. Here I am nearing three score and ten and yet at my annual physical I was found to be healthy. As a child, in the summer, I roam the fields and woodlands, barefoot and shirtless. I swam in the creek and rode my... ( added 209 days 6 hours ago.)

Thoughts For Father's Day Each June the world observes Father's Day. It is a shame it is a once a year event for many. "Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honor your father and mother...that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long... ( added 209 days 6 hours ago.)

I Had a Dream Last Night In the dark of the night as I rested on my bed, I dreamed a most wonderful dream. I found my self in a town called Greenville, in the kingdom of Green. It was a glorious age. Environmentalism had won the day. Polluters and spoilers of Mother Earth... ( added 209 days 6 hours ago.)