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
When studying the New Testament, it is essential that we give careful attention to each of its twenty-seven books in order to grow into faithful and mature Christians. Yet among
In the midst of Paul’s instructions to the Corinthian brethren regarding spiritual gifts, he states that they should “desire earnestly the greater gifts,” but then proceeds in Chapter 13 to
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Question: Under what circumstances does the Bible say it is OK to get a divorce?Answer: This excellent question reflects an awareness of a very real
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Question: What does the Bible say about cremation? It seems that a lot more people aregetting that done.Answer: Yes, the cremation rate in the United
by Jonathan Bennett Every nation keeps an official record of its citizens. Birth certificates, passports, andidentification numbers confirm who we are and where we belong. Without them, we areunrecognized by
by Jonathan Bennett Have you ever noticed how easy it is to slip into the mindset of putting ourselves first in everything? Whether it is in our time, our money,
by Jonathan Bennett One of the most sobering truths in all of Scripture is the certainty of judgment. The apostle Paul declared in 2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. God invented the very concept of fatherhood. He made it and exemplified it. Hedemonstrated what it means to be a father. Any man interested in
by Jonathan Bennett But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father inspirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. While passing through a cemetery, I notice stones of special interest. Some have intricate carvingor beautiful designs. Others are strikingly simple, yet lovely. They may
by R. C. Oliver [continued from last week] Notice please that no man had it all, but that each man had a part. Each man had one or moreof the
by R. C. Oliver James 5:13-15: “Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him singpsalms. [14] Is any sick among you? let him call for
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Over the years, I have been involved in starting many tasks or projects on the farm, some of whichhave been substantial in size and scope.
The following is revised & reprinted by request: from the Bulletin, 11/26/2023: by Robert C. Veil, Jr. This time of year we frequently get questions from Christians concerned about pleasing
by Jonathan Bennett When thinking of everything that happens in life, how often do we stop and think about howcertain things were made possible? As one reads through the Bible
by Bob Prichard Most people would say that getting drunk is wrong, but many people feel that there isnothing wrong with social drinking when done in moderation. There may be
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. You can get a clear idea of the ideal church by viewing the congregations of the first century,and correcting the shortcomings addressed in the inspired
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
