Rev. A. J. Ogden It is always a joy to know that some of our friends who lived until recently and passed away, were born again believers. Their destination was better than any thing this world had to offer. Oh yes, we miss them, but they are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Those Things That Might Have Been Rev. A. J. Ogden As I move into the sunset years of my life, I’m very prone to think about a good number of “might have beens.” I mean, just wonder what kind of difference it would have made to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend by the name of Common Sense, who had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He willl be remembered...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
They That Sow in Tears Rev. A. J. Ogden In this old world of toils and snares, many tears are shed each day. Some cry for the loss of a loved one. Many shed tears of compassion for an ill relative who suffers great pain. We see weeping many...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THOSE EGGS WON’T HATCH! Rev. A.J. Ogden Back on the farm we always kept a few chickens for eggs and meat. We could feed them on a little corn, but mostly scraps from the table. Every now and then one of the hens would get ready to set. Now...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THERE IS A WAY THAT SEEMETH RIGHT Rev. A. J. Ogden Things are not always as they seem to man. For those who know not God, everything sinful seems attractive. The unsaved man or woman will choose the bar room, a six pack, or a bottle of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The World’s Greatest Love Story Rev. A. J. Ogden For centuries poets have tried to express God’s love for mankind, but after all their efforts, they have not...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THE WORLD’S APPLAUSE OR GOD’S APPROVAL? Rev. A.J. Ogden Negative news flows like a river deep and wide in America today. It is popular; it sells many newspapers and keeps radio and TV busy. Sin and wickedness is popular because...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THE WILL OF GOD IS THE WAY TO GO Rev. A.J. Ogden Once in a while someone will ask me, “Who do you think will be in Heaven?” I can answer that question quickly and easily by simply saying, “Whosoever will.” Who will not be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
THE UNPOPULAR PREACHER Rev. A.J. Ogden If any preacher is in the ministry to be popular with a sinful world system, he might as well hang up the fiddle and the bow right away. We are not called to be popular with people, but faithful to God. We...[ abbreviated | read entire ]