Different Perspectives

Shadows

Each person has a different background, upbringing, life experience, education, and so on. Therefore, we approach things with a unique perspective. Because of this, people can look at one event, fact, or piece of information and react very differently. A simple example of this is in the realm of sports. A fan of one team […]

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Top 5 on Plain Bible Teaching in 2024

Plain Bible Teaching Top 5 in 2024

We have reached the end of 2024, so it is time for the annual “Top 5” post on Plain Bible Teaching. It is always interesting to go back and see what content has been viewed the most. It also gives me an idea of what materials have been most helpful to others. If you missed […]

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Sermons with “Stickers”

Myhr: Points Filed Off

In the book Sketches of Our Mountain Pioneers, Preston Gray spoke highly of the preaching of A. I. Myhr (1855-1933). He also recalled a criticism Myhr made of another unnamed preacher. “Myhr’s visits to all our churches were great occasions. The people soon learned to expect something. He was a thinker, and positively despised sluggish […]

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Calling Names of False Teachers

Preacher pointing

At the beginning of his short epistle, Jude said Christians are to “contend earnestly for the faith” (Jude 3).  This includes “destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Therefore, of necessity, we must oppose false doctrine and those who teach error. However, when it comes to […]

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Taking Meals Together

Potluck

The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes the togetherness of brethren in the early church. The fellowship that they shared was based upon their common faith – “those who had believed were together” (Acts 2:44). When John wrote his first epistle, he explained that “our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ,” and that […]

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Spiritual Disciplines

Bible and Notebook

“But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. It […]

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Gratitude (Part 3): Enjoying God’s Blessings with Gratitude

Enjoying God's Blessings with Gratitude

As we conclude this brief series on gratitude, we have focused on how our ability to be thankful affects our behavior. We have seen that gratitude is the basis of any faithful service to God and will enable us to receive the greatest benefit from prayer. As we think about the blessings themselves, we need […]

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