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Saying Amen in Our Assemblies By Paul R. Blake “Amen” may be one of the most ancient words in our language to remain in a nearly unchanged form from its earliest origins. It is one of the most well-known words across nearly all languages. Most of us use it every day, sometimes without realizing its significance. Tragically, men in the Lord’s Church do not say it often or loudly enough. “Amen” is not just a word we say, but a…

I Am Still Learning By Paul R. Blake   I am still learning from others. Coral asked and answered this question: “Is it okay for a Christian to be impatient? Think it through. Jesus was not patient with the merchants and money changers in the temple, or with the Pharisees, and certainly not with the fig tree. It was perfectly okay for Him; but, we must be careful to use impatience where it belongs or in a setting where it…

The God of Who By Kent Heaton “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Psalm 103:1-5; A Psalm of…

Enslaved To the Whims of Others By Kent Heaton “You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men” (1Cor. 7:23). There is a need to feel accepted by others almost from birth. A child is born dependent on the care of parents that build a bond of trust and security which grows to a desire to be liked and recognized by peers. Often the identifying characteristics of a person come from the pressure put on them by…

The Difference Between a Hypocrite and a Good Person Making a Mistake By Clarence Johnson “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1John 1:8-9). This passage clearly shows that no one is sinlessly perfect, but it does not brand all as hypocrites. The word hypocrite comes from…

Did You Remember To Say ‘Thank You’? By Paul R. Blake Sound familiar? It does to me. I remember hearing my parents asking me if I remembered to say thank you to those who had given me something or who had done something for me. My folks were right to ask, for often children do forget to express gratitude and need to be taught to do so. Both courtesy and honor demand that we acknowledge the gift and the giver.…

I Feel So Unnecessary By A. C. Grider Three things happened in the last several days which made me feel real important. I preached a hard sermon on Jesus Christ Super Star. I denounced the Rock Opera as a blasphemous thing. The Opera, which was to be presented on stage here in Owensboro, suddenly canceled the date. I wrote to a Baptist preacher and challenged him to publicly defend what he preached on the radio. He suddenly quit his program…

Committing To a Faithful Creator By Kent Heaton “Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator” (1Peter 4:19). In the beginning God created all the heavens and the earth. When He finished with His grand scheme of creation, the Lord God looked upon His work and declared it very good. Everything formed by the hand of God had a purpose and design. Creation was…