Back around 1830 when our farm was established, it was customary in this part of the country to build a Summer kitchen. This was a separate outbuilding, usually of stone
In 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas, a momentous religious debate occurred between Ben M. Bogard and N.B. Hardeman. Mr. Bogard was probably the most famous and capable champion of the
by Jay Launius Do you believe that everyone can sing?” Does any and everyone who has a voice possess the ability to sing a song? This question is well worth
In our Summer Series this year we are considering the theme, “How to Build a Great Congregation.” A few moments’ reflection brings to mind a number of components which must
by Jamie Davis These days, a conversation about identity gets a mixture of looks and reactions. People identify with their country of origin. People identify with a sports team. People
In two days my dad turns 93 years old. He has been dealing with dementia for some time now. Many of his memories have been taken from him, but I
continued from last week… If Satan can convince me that the Bible is not understandable, he has effectively ended my opposition to him, and my service to Jesus Christ. I
Do you take the Bible literally? Or, to rephrase the question, do you believe that God actually means what he says in his word? It is amazing to me how
edited from report by Jeremy Leasor What an encouraging weekend for the youth of Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes at the Mid Atlantic Conference in Altoona, Pennsylvania! We are so proud of
by Fred E., Dennis (1894-1983) We know that Christ is coming again. There are many reasons why we know this. First, He Himself said so, “And if I go and
There are times when I am tempted to back off. It may be after a particularly pointed sermon, or Bible class. It may be after someone comes up to me
It’s Mother’s Day, so once again we pause to mouth a word, But I was wishing I could say it so it somehow might be heard. That I could make
Did you ever finish an ice cream cone, and find yourself wanting more? Or maybe a good steak or that special dessert? As Christians mature, we find ourselves wanting more
from Freed-Hardeman University: https://plannedgiving.fhu.edu/meet-our-donors/jeff-and-laura-jenkins It was a fate that was destined to be for Jeff Jenkins and his future wife, Laura Colley. Both students had strong family ties to Freed-Hardeman
Why does a person get baptized? I think most of us know, there are many improper reasons for doing so. Some are baptized as a “sacrament” or ritual taught by
One of the more controversial subjects in the history of Christianity has been baptism, particularly the “mode” or proper method for performing this important act of obedience to God. Some
The Bible school program here at Central has some amazing students and teachers! From time to time we highlight some of them here in the Bulletin so that we can
From the beginning, humanity was given the mandate to cultivate and steward creation (Gen 1:28). Innovation and creativity are not outside God’s design; they reflect the image of a Creator
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Editing the Bulletin is one of my important job responsibilities here at Central, and I takeit very seriously. Warren Kenny
