This article was originally written in June of 2022 to celebrate the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. It is being reposted now in light of the fact that our Vice-President is currently set to travel the nation beginning January 22, 2024 to "rally the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Have you ever wondered why, in a moral society, boys are trained to show special respect to girls and women? Things such as saying, "yes ma'am", opening and holding doors, and carrying books or grocery bags didn't originate in the southern parts...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Jeremiah Johnson made his way into the mountains; he was bettin' on forgettin' all the troubles that he knew. The trail was wild and narrow; the eagle or the sparrow showed the path he was to follow as it flew. A mountain man is a lonely man and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Whew! What a whirlwind! Christmas Day has passed. The worship, the carols, the presents, the food and the family gatherings have all occurred and are now fresh memories in our minds. Our seasonal celebrations are not over quite yet, though....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The following are the lyrics to Charles Wesley's 1739 song titled "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". The tune that we now know was later added by Felix Mendelssohn. Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Christmas is the "singing season". There are so many Christmas songs that have been written over the years...some good, some not so good. But, why? Why are there are so many songs about Christmas and why is there so much singing at this time of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Over the past couple of years, I've enjoyed the great privilege of teaching history classes at our church’s Bible Academy, held each Monday during the school year. This semester, we are learning about Arkansas history. Some weeks ago, we covered...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Isaiah 28:10 - "For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little.” In a world of "quick fixes", we have become accustomed to getting what we want whenever we want it. This...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Around these parts, deer hunting season is in full force. The woods are full of folks. Some are looking for a wall-hanger. Others are looking for a freezer-filler. Still others are first-timers, just looking for anything legal to shoot to get...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Ephesians 5:17 tells us, "do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." This instruction follows three chapters (chapters 1-3) which highlight the believer's "wealth" in Christ Jesus and a chapter and a half (4:1 and following)...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
