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…
Nothing 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. Since Mr.Skousen’s…
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 King’s College, Cambridge, England. What caught my…
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 having assemblies on Sunday nights alltogether….
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 Christmas, Thanksgiving, andothers. I am glad they are…
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 preaching for me Sunday…
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 teachers is truly commendable, someof them having taught for…
Bible Questions and Answers
Sometime ago I received the following Bible question, which raises a number of valuablepoints for consideration. I appreciate the sincerity obvious in this question, and I know that manyreaders are…
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 report about some of the encouraging…
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 meet him…
Working on My Attitude
Winston Churchill said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Albert Einstein said,“Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.” Zig Ziglar remarked that “Your attitude,not your aptitude,…
Highlighting Our Bible School Program
For many years, the Central congregation has offered planned, structured Bible classes forchildren of all ages, which meet on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. These classes aretaught by dedicated members…
Your Marriage
One of the truly happy and positive experiences of preaching the gospel is the great privilege ofuniting people in marriage. I don’t know how many weddings I have performed over…
The Elder’s Children
In studying the qualifications for elders, several questions usually arise which can be answered bylooking at the context of the passages involved, and by considering the way the words are…
Once God Has Spoken
There is recorded, in the 13th chapter of 1 Kings, an incident challenging to understand. Infact, at first glance, it may seem unfair on the part of God. But then,…
Warnings to Shepherds
Ezekiel’s prophecy includes a series of stark warnings to the shepherds of Israel, which havesobering implications for God’s spiritual shepherds today: “And the word of Jehovah came untome, saying, 2…
Biblical Roots for American Government
It is a fact that many Americans do not remotely understand the nature and beauty of ourthree-branch system of government. Even more to be lamented is the fact that most…
Report on Board Meeting at Freed-Hardeman
For nearly five years now I have been privileged to serve on the Board of Trustees for FreedHardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. I am thankful for the support of the…
