The change of the year is peculiarly a season for self-examination. Let us examine ourselves, therefore, our plans of life, our schemes of friendship. Let us examine the various relations which we sustain to God and to the church of God, to man and to those of man particularly who are of our own flesh […]
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Apostasy There has been apostasy in one form or another since the beginning of recorded time. Were not the actions of Eve and her compliant husband a form of apostasy? This was at the very beginning of our race. It continues its relentless crawl down through the centuries even up until our present
The following is an excerpt from the book, Meditations in Bible Lands by D. A. Sommer. After visiting Joppa, the author reflected upon the example of Dorcas and what can be done by individual Christians without needing to depend upon man-made organizations. Christianity was early introduced into this place. It was here that Peter was
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James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was the twentieth President of the United States, as well as a preacher of the gospel. In fact, he was the only minister to occupy the highest office in the land. He was a man of wisdom and character. Sadly, his life was cut short by an assassin. Below are some
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The Words and Wisdom of J.D. Tant Bro. J.D. Tant was a very wise individual. Living and serving when he did, it was his duty to deal with the denominations, faithful brethren, and last but not least having to deal with those whom he would label as “Digressive.” Those who would be called digressive were
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DOES GOD TAKE PART IN THE CONFLICTS OF THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD? David Lipscomb It is a question of interest with man, whether God, in his providence, takes part in, or in any manner overrules the strife and conflicts in which people and nations frequently engage in the present age of the world.
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Samuel K. Hoshour S.K. Hoshour was born in York County, Pennsylvania on December 9, 1803. His ancestors had come to this country nearly a century earlier from the French and German borders. His father was a Mennonite while his mother was a dyed-in-the-wool Lutheran who clung to her faith and taught young Samuel how to
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The Life of J.W. McGarvey BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE John William McGarvey came from Scotch-Irish Stock in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on March 1. His parents were John McGarvey and Sara Ann Thomson. The two had 4 children in 4 years of marriage before his death. After some time, she married Dr. Gordon Saltonstall who was
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John T. Johnson BIRTH AND EARLY DAYS John Telemacus Johnson was born into this world on October 5, 1788 at Great Crossings, Scott County, Kentucky. His parents were Robert and Jemima Johnson. They were of Welsh stock and came from Virginia, of which Kentucky was a county. They were rigid Baptists of great integrity. His
WILLIAM WESLEY OTEY- LIGHTNING ROD BIRTH AND EARLY YEARS The world in which William Wesley Otey was born was very different from what we enjoy today. The date of his birth was March 14, 1867. The nation was trying to recover from the Civil War that had raged up until recently. Large sections of
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