by Joe Greer I have always been perplexed by those who do not see the benefit of attending every assembly of the church. It is a time of worship to God, a time for building faith and knowledge in His word, and a time to encourage and be encouraged by those of like mind. It… [Read more]
Articles
Teaching Priorities
by Joe Greer Learning to set priorities is an important life lesson. We understand that, and so we strive to teach our children the significance of learning how to effectively use their time. These lessons begin when they are very young … such as, when their (or our) favorite TV show is recorded on the… [Read more]
A Teacher of Children (Part One)
From My Journal – Zimbabwe, Africa 2012 – Joe Greer Gombalume, Zimbabwe – Monday, September 10th, 2012 A Teacher of Children – part one To look around from this remote African village would not give one the impression that there is any reason to be encouraged. All you can see is sand and bush and… [Read more]
But Abel Is Dead
In Genesis 4 we read about Cain and Abel, two sons of Adam and Eve. After just a few verses of the chapter Abel dies but Cain lives on to have a wife and progeny and to build a city. So Cain is the more successful of the two brothers, right? Anyone familiar with the… [Read more]
Providence
by Joe Hickman
Comparing Translations
by Joe Hickman The matter of Bible translations or versions can be “tricky.” There is no “inspired” (or “God-breathed) translation available. Nor is there a Divinely “authorized” version. Some translations have been made by careful study and close scrutiny by many people. Others are made by individuals, specific religious groups, etc. The former group tend… [Read more]
Things That Hinder Us
by Joe Hickman
God’s Longsuffering
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (II Peter 3:9) In the context of this verse, some mockers were suggesting that God was not keeping His word. Peter tells them and… [Read more]
Knowledge Worth Pursuing
Summer’s days grow shorter and “Dog Days” bring the return of “School Days. The pursuit of knowledge resumes in earnest. It is sometimes said that “knowledge is power” (Hobbes), but power can be misused, and so can knowledge. Another writer has said, “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing…” One who knows the need to… [Read more]
Self Love: Good or Bad?
“He that falls in love with himself, will have no rivals” (Benjamin Franklin). “Self-love” in the sense of “self-occupation” or “self-centeredness” tends to repulse people. We should avoid thinking of ourselves “more highly than we ought to think” (Romans 12:3). But God made us and His Son gave His life for us, and we should… [Read more]