Be Ready for VBS!
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.Vacation Bible School is always one of the highlights of our year here at Central. We appreciateso much the work that Chris Floyd does in directing…
Violence on America’s Campuses
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.For several weeks I watched with dismay and sadness the outbreak of violence on thecampuses of many of our major American universities. The evening news featured…
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 University, in Henderson, TN. Returning to the campus where…
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 50years. Ronny and I were suite-mates…
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 Bible school, so…
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 story with a heavenly meaning.” It…
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 to build a solid spiritual foundation fortheir lives. We have…
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. Some of you have…
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 crucifixion of Christ, in about A.D. 33.During…
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…
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 confused about His personhood, Hiswork, and…
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 realize quickly that this artist has a…
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 are unique, unexpected – things…
Providence
Webster defines “providence” as divine guidance or care; the power of God asdemonstrated in sustaining and guiding human destiny. Unlike the Deists, who believe that Godcreated the universe but does…
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 some similar name. It amounts to a separate class for young childrenduring the worship…
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 to build a solid spiritual foundation fortheir lives. We have…
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 gospel. There is an immediate,…
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 provides to accomplish his…
