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About eight years after I was born, my father met a stranger who was new to our small Texas town. From the beginning, he was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on. As I grew up, I … Continue reading “The Stranger – Bible study”

In raising our children, we may be inclined to give them everything and ask nothing from them in return. On the surface, this may seem to be an expression of genuine love, but in so doing, we are actually teaching our children to expect everything and to give nothing. Both parents and children need to … Continue reading “A Misguided Love – Bible study”

Do we remember when telephones were for making simple phone calls? Today, cell-phone applications, or apps as they are called, allow us the capability of reading daily news reports, sports scores, playing games, planning trips, finding out what our location is anywhere on the globe or any of three hundred thousand other applications that are … Continue reading “The Bible Has An “App” For That! – Bible study”

A querist asks, “If a person has been disfellowshipped by a congregation, should that congregation notify other area congregations of their action so they are aware of the facts?” This question has been answered with varying views in the “General Bible Study” section of the Preacher’s Files Forum: Should A Church Notify Other Churches When … Continue reading “Disfellowshipped Notification — Yes Or No? – Bible study”

From the Braggs church of Christ in Braggs, Oklahoma, comes the following article written by Brother Ron Boatwright. His article provides us with twenty-six sources for reaching people with the saving gospel of Christ: Prospects are everywhere. The vast majority of people we come in contact with are lost (Matthew 7:13-14) and need to be … Continue reading “Sources For Reaching People With The Gospel – Bible study”

There was time when I thought the word compassion had to do with self-giving and the outpouring of ones spirit. However, when I looked the word up in the dictionary, I discovered that compassion is not so much an outpouring, as it is a strong desire to alleviate the suffering of an individual or individuals. … Continue reading “Looking At Compassion – Bible study”

We influence the lives of more people than we realize we do. Just stop and think for a moment all of the people weve known in our lifetime. Think of all of the clerks whove rung up and bagged our groceries at the supermarket; the mechanics who have serviced our automobiles; the strangers with whom … Continue reading “Influencing Lives For Christ – Bible study”

A querist asks, Paul says in Romans 8:14 that we are “led by the Spirit of God.” My question is, “How are we led by God’s Spirit?” The text in Romans 8:14-NKJV states: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.“ The Holy Spirit leads by means … Continue reading “On Being Led By The Spirit – Bible study”

A key phrase in today’s business world is the phrase “value added.” It simply means the value that an employee adds to the overall value and success of any business operation. We have come to expect “value” in everything we purchase. No one wants an automobile that doesn’t run, a house which offers no protection … Continue reading “The “Value Added” Life – Bible study”

From todays Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by Vance Havner, emphasizing biblical faith: We have murmured that we have prayed and did not receive. We have given generously and we are not in adversity. We were faithful to attend the worship services regularly, but landed in a hospital anyway. We have craved joy … Continue reading “Not Seeing, Yet Believing – Bible study”