Report from Freed-Hardeman
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.On Friday, April 26th I attended the regular Committee meeting and general Board meetingof Trustees at Freed-Hardeman...
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Remembering My Friend, Ronny Stubblefield
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.On Monday, April 22nd I had the sad privilege of preachingthe funeral of Ronny Stubblefield, my good friend of nearly...
Read more Praying For…?
by Jonathan BennettWhen we think about our lives, and everything that is taking place on a daily basis, howoften do we stop to pray to God for...
Read more Highlighting Our Bible School (4)
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.This week we highlight one of our teachers and two of our students. The purpose is toacquaint us with those involved in our...
Read more Understanding Parables
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.One of the teaching techniques so effectively used by Jesus is the parable. A parable has beendescribed as “an earthly...
Read more Our Hope Is…
As we travel through this life, we find ourselves using terms and phrases that have multiplemeanings. One of those terms is the word hope, which...
Read more Highlighting Our Bible School
Our Bible school students regularly study God’s word on Sunday mornings and Wednesdayevenings. They need your encouragement as they strive...
Read more He Knows Just What I Need
A month ago, I told you about an experience I had fixing my old farm truck, which involvedfinding just the right tool for a challenging repair...
Read more Bible Questions and Answers
Question: When did the Church of Christ begin?Answer: The church of Jesus Christ began on the day of Pentecost, approximately seven weeksafter the...
Read more Urgent Threats to the Church
I have been preaching over 50 years, and the Lord’s church is under siege to an extent Ihave never seen before. When I was a young man, I used to...
Read more Confusion About the Holy Spirit
It is unfortunate that so many people, even many within the church, have such a confusedand conflicted understanding of the Holy Spirit. They are...
Read more Where Did You Get That Talent?
You have probably watched with amazement at a skillful artist, carefully crafting a workof art. The work seems to flow effortlessly, and you...
Read more Things I Learned on the Farm…Just the Right Tool for the Job
There are always jobs to be done on the farm. From construction to machine mechanics,truly “the farmer’s work is never done.” Some of these jobs...
Read more Providence
Webster defines “providence” as divine guidance or care; the power of God asdemonstrated in sustaining and guiding human destiny. Unlike the...
Read more Why We Don’t Have “Children’s Church”
Some congregations our size or larger have what they call “Children’s Church” or“Children’s Bible Hour” or...
Read more Highlighting Our Bible School
Our Bible school students regularly study God’s word on Sunday mornings and Wednesdayevenings. They need your encouragement as they strive...
Read more Urgent Preaching Needed
Biblical preaching is not casual in nature, as though people have all the time in the worldto respond. There is an urgency about preaching the...
Read more Imagining the Possibilities in 2024
The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time, as we think about the challengesand goals set before us, and the opportunities the Lord...
Read more Thanking Friends as the Old Year Ends
As 2023 comes to an end, we look around and realize we have so much for which to bethankful. The Lord has richly blessed us this year, as can be...
Read more The Reality of Jesus’ Action
When we are small children we learn of how God created the earth, animals, sun, moon,stars all the way up to, and including, the creation of...
Read moreNothing To Do With Christmas
by Roger RushMore than forty years ago, Cleon Skousen wrote The Naked Communist. Skousen began astudy of communism during his 16 years with the...
Read more Christmas Traditions
by Ken Chumbley (deceased) Recently, while traveling in my car, it was announced that they were presenting three carolsperformed by the choir of...
Read more Our Plan for Sunday Nights
I am at once concerned and hopeful about Sunday nights. I am concerned because as I writethis article, a good many congregations have ceased...
Read more Some Biblical Clarity Regarding the Holidays
This time of year we frequently get questions from Christians concerned about pleasingGod. They ask whether they should be observing holidays like...
Read more When You’re Sick
When You’re Sickby Robert C. Veil, Jr.I was sick with a head cold last week, and I very much appreciate Don Deitrick teachingthe adult class and...
Read more Highlighting Our Bible School
We have some amazing students and teachers working diligently in our Sunday morningand Wednesday evening Bible classes. The dedication of our...
Read more Bible Questions and Answers
Sometime ago I received the following Bible question, which raises a number of valuablepoints for consideration. I appreciate the sincerity...
Read more Report from Freed-Hardeman
As a member of the Board of Trustees for Freed-Hardeman University, it is my privilegeto attend meetings four times each year, and publish a...
Read more Playing the Hypocrite in Church
As each Sunday morning dawns there are two distinct classifications of individuals. Thefirst group will go and sing songs of praise to the God of...
Read more A Tribute to Gene Peck
Gene Peck was the best friend I never knew. He has influenced my life greatly, and I oftenhear his voice when I am preparing sermons. I hope to...
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