In the centuries just after creation, people lived exceptionally long lives. Adam lived to be 930. Methuselah, the man who lived the longest, reached the age of 969! These incredible lifespans were made possible by pristine environment and freedom from disease. Methuselah’s father lived a comparatively short lifespan, though. The Bible says that “all the…
One time I heard about a fascinating experiment performed by a teacher at a Christian university. At the beginning of the semester, he handed out a 24-question survey about Jesus: “Did being in a big crowd make Jesus nervous?” “Did Jesus enjoy parties?” At the end of the semester, the professor handed out a similar…
By Brent Smith [Brent is the preaching minister of the Trenton Church of Christ in Trenton, TN.] Contagious diseases were around in Bible times, too. Leprosy was a terrible illness that sometimes left victims with disfigured faces and missing digits on hands and feet. Following the Law of Moses, infected persons were quarantined and practiced…
Many advertisers are airing commercials talking about “the new normal.” In this new normal, you can buy a car without seeing the salesman’s shifty smile, shaking his hand, or even smelling the liver and onions on his breath. You can select the vehicle online, and it will be delivered to your door. But don’t worry.…
The “smart people” in our society have conditioned us to believe that scientists are infallible. They are superior to the foolish Christians who believe in God and the Bible based on faith. Atheists have the facts. They have evidence. They have theories so flawless that even calling them theories is ignorant at best and shameful…
In one broadcast of his program “Living on the Edge,” Chip Ingram asked a good question: How do you want to be remembered? With what few words would you like for your life to be described? Think about the household names of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Picasso, Rembrandt, and Da Vinci.…
My dear brothers and sisters, I want to share with you an inspiring scene in the life of Paul. He was a prisoner on board a ship headed for Rome. The boat was sailing close to the Greek island of Crete, driven along by a gentle south wind. But “a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster,…
The Bible says that “there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1 Tim. 6:6-8). The simplicity of these needs contrasts sharply with the extensive list…
Team identification is a fascinating thing. At work, men boast about the athletic accomplishments of players they don’t even know. “Did you see the homerun Joey Gallo hit? He’s my man!” “Did you see Luka Doncic hit that incredible three-pointer last night? Wow!” Of course, team identification isn’t always fun. If Dak Prescott throws an…