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
Elders have a grave responsibility in the oversight of souls entrusted to their care. But those souls also have some responsibilities, which are sometimes not emphasized sufficiently. Consider the following
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.A large portion of my life has been spent on the farm. This has been a great joy, and it hasalso taught me some valuable lessons
by J. Noel Merideth (1941-1992)Don’t you think it nothing short of miraculous that one is born into the family of God, andreceives pardon of his sins?” My answer to this
by J. Noel Merideth[The word] miracle is used quite frequently these days. It is obvious that many are unclearabout the meaning. It has been said that “a proposition correctly defined
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.Over the years, we have enjoyed staying at historic inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and specialhotels which are full of character. There is a charming inn in Maryland, right
By Jonathan Bennett In Ephesians 6:10–20, the apostle Paul gives Christians one of the most vivid and practicalillustrations of the Christian life: a soldier preparing for spiritual warfare. “Finally, be
by Robert C. Veil, Jr.This was the question the gospel preacher Ananias asked Saul of Tarsus. “Why tarriestthou?” (Acts 22:16). To “tarry” is to wait, to delay, to put off.
by Jonathan Bennett For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us toGod, being put to death in the flesh but made
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. In 1869, noted poet and songwriter Fanny J. Crosby penned the words to the beautiful hymn,Rescue the Perishing. She later wrote about writing the poem
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. People who use the phrase, “go to church” often have a misunderstanding about what thechurch really is. The church is not a physical place or
by Robert C. Veil, Jr. Many parents are rushing to buy gifts for their children. Americans reportedly spent roughly$10.8 billion online on Black Friday this year, up 10.2% from the
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 Robert C. Veil, Jr. I visited with a special someone who is struggling with his memory. It’s hard for me to putinto words how sad this is for me
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
