Author: lakecofc

Ponder: Trying hard Scripture: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Lk. 13:24)    Send article as PDF   

          David’s psalms show that both before and during his reign as king of Israel he endured severe setbacks and enjoyed smashing successes. Regardless of circumstances David put his trust in God. Psalm 9 particularly demonstrates his reaction to God’s care…

Ponder: Should you say what people are saying?    Send article as PDF   

      See if you recognize which game show used this line: “Come on down!” Yes, Johnny Olson made that his trademark, and other hosts continued to use it after he died. The original Price is Right show didn’t have it.    Send article as PDF…

          Words like legalist, legalism, etc., are not used in the Bible. Labeling someone a legalist is little more than name-calling unless you define the term. What is a legalist? What is legalism?    Send article as PDF   

Ponder: What do you fear? Why?    Send article as PDF   

          A good self-image is important for an individual and for a congregation. In the Lord’s church we have much over which to agonize; but let us never lose track of the church’s greatness!    Send article as PDF   

Ponder: Fending off personal attacks    Send article as PDF   

            Last week’s article discussed “infant baptism,” concluding that infants are not proper subjects for baptism even if baptism is correctly defined as immersion. Now let’s consider the vital question of what one is to believe prior to baptism.   …

Ponder: Rash Words in Trying Times    Send article as PDF