Who was Arsaces, First King of the Parthians?
by Cam Rea (Kendallville, Indiana) The year is 248 BCE. The event: the Aparni tribe from the north along the Oxus River invaded the region of northern Parthia under the leadership of a man by the name of Arsaces. The result of the invasion was the establishment of the Arsacid Dynasty which would be known […]
A Church Without Women
28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
Sent by Howard Naasz (Colorado) An idea whose time has come.For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many citizens had no idea that members of Congress could retire with the same pay after only one term, that they didn’t pay into Social Security, that they specifically exempted themselves from […]
A Man Had a Dream
Sent by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) A man had a dream. His whole life passed before his eyes. He was on a beach and during the best times of his life, he saw two sets of footprints. The Lord said, “I was walking with you.” During the worst times of his life, the guy saw just […]
Why Do You Observe Saturday?
(Copyright) by John Currier (Douglasville, Georgia) This is a fair question and one that is asked quite often of those of our faith. I mean, after all, isn’t Sunday the day that people are supposed to worship God? All the churches counting from the Roman Catholic Church right on through the Baptists, the Methodists, […]
The Truth about GOD’S CALENDAR
The Truth about GOD’S CALENDAR (Part One)by Jamie McNab (England) What is the truth about “God’s Holy Day calendar?” It is very likely that many of you will have been challenged over the past few years about the Holy Day calendar – and if you haven’t been challenged so far, you probably soon will be!! The […]
One Small Step
by John Jewell (London, England) THAT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN! ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND! are the words uttered by Neil Armstrong as his left foot touched the surface of the Moon on 21st July 1969, as he stepped down from the Eagle landing craft which he had piloted and guided from the mother […]
Color Blind Justice: Black Criminal Lives Matter – and More?
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Do Black Criminal Lives Matter – more than White Innocent Lives? George Floyd Died of a Drug Overdose. Why does a drugged 46-year-old black man get more Sympathy and attention by Media, Politicians and Black Leaders than Cannon Hinnant, a 5 year old White Boy Recently Killed when a […]
Are You Sure Leaven Is Symbolic of Sin?
by John Leitch (Canada) Christ Defines the Meaning of Leaven.This writer finds it strange why people will lock into John’s definition of sin (1 John 3:4) but completely ignore Christ’s definition of leaven (Matt. 16:11-12). Christ’s explanation of leavening in this case is doctrine (Strong’s #1322-didache- meaning instruction or teaching-Matt. 16:11-12. I believe a broader […]
Masons and Masonic Halls
by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) “Is it acceptable for a member of the Body of Christ to also be a member of the Masons or any affiliated group?” and “Is it proper to hold Sabbath services in a masonic hall?” I was intrigued by the questions asked by someone if it was proper to be a […]
Questions Answered About Masons
by Keith Slough (Kannapolis, North Carolina) “Is it acceptable for a member of the Body of Christ to also be a member of the Masons or any affiliated group?” and “Is it proper to hold Sabbath services in a masonic hall?” First question: A true Christian cannot be a Mason for TWO basic reasons. To be […]
13 Colonies; The 13th Tribe?
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “America, conjointly with Britain, has a very important and noble part to perform in the affairs of humanity in the near future.” – Adam Rutherford, 1934 PETER SELLERS SAID that if you asked him to play himself, he wouldn’t know how to do it, because he did not know who […]
First Love
by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota) Just where is the church today? It has been only 15 short years since the death of Herbert W. Armstrong and how many splits and factions are there? Oh sure, some folks split off from the Worldwide Church of God prior to 1986, but that was miniscule compared […]
Wanted!
Sent by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) Jesus Christ By the FBI, IRS, CIA, FDA, EPA, DNR, AF&T, NCC, NEA, USDA, AMA, SSA, MHA, ADL, NAACP, UNGC, & the USCG for the following crimes: 1. Wanted by the FBI for teaching the people that there is a higher power and authority than Caesar or the state.2. Wanted […]
Why We Must Put Out Leaven
by Earl L. Henn (Charlotte, North Carolina) Years ago, I had a favorite question to ask ministers about the Feast of Unleavened Bread. “Why must we go through the physical act of putting leaven out of our homes before the Days of Unleavened Bread, but we are not required to be physically circumcised?” I never […]
Are We Walking with God?
by Alfio La Spina (Victoria British Columbia) Think about how Abraham handled difficult situations. Abraham had complete trust in God. When God told him to go to a place that He would show him he went and did not concern himself about where he was going. He had complete trust that God would take care […]
God Visits Kenya, East Africa
by Bill Glover (Eugene, Oregon) Residents of Kenya, East Africa recently received a visit from the Almighty Creator God through the persons of two white men named Bill Glover and his son, Stephen. We arrived in Kenya on March 27, 2007 and were there for 22 days, departing on April 18. [We also kept the […]
Bear Witness
by Tawanda Ray (Hamilton, Alabama) The Apostles of old were authoritatively toldTo bear witness of Jesus’ life.He warned them that they would often encounterMuch hatred, debate, and strife. The words they would speak would be in His nameBy such power He would confirm.They would raise the dead and heal many sickAnd strengthen the poor and infirm. Out […]
Are You a Christian Nationalist?
by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Charisma News reported on a letter, signed by 500 evangelical leaders, that condemned “Christian nationalism” and tied it to the Capital riots of January 6. I agree with the authors of the letter that all Christians need to speak out against all violence and hate and the detestable acts that […]
The Good Leaven
by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) I believe that the parable of the leaven (Mathew 13:33) pertains to the most essential part of our calling. It applies to the very core of our conversion and our entrance into the Kingdom of God. Without the leaven, which is symbolized in this parable, we will […]
Two Men
by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Copyright © 2000 Two men died that day.Both were guilty. One had the heart of a foolHe was never wrong—always had the last word.He trusted in his own heart,And took pride in doing things “his” way. He blamed others for his misfortunes . . .If they had just treated him […]
George Washington walks into a bar (this ought to go viral)
(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) AFTER A HARD DAY’S WRITING, I stopped at the C-store for a cup of coffee. “Do you have gas?” the clerk asked. “No, just a little heart burn and writer’s block,” I said, on the way out the door. On the way home, I stopped at the Backwoods pub […]
WOE…
by Tawanda Ray (Hamilton, Alabama) Woe unto you scribes and PhariseesWho say but do not do.Who bind heavy burdens upon God’s sheepThough you do not follow through. These heavy burdens you will not bearNot one finger you will apply.The list is long of what you demandWhile you yourselves live a lie. The deeds you do are to […]
Two SHOCKING Answers
by Jonathan Gray (New Zealand) Today you are getting two SHOCKING answers to two outrageous questions… SO HOW OLD IS IT?This whole thing started when Fred (my neighbour) plopped down on my porch. And he asked me, “Did you see that TV program that said the Amazon jungle was several million years old?” “Yes,” I responded. “But, […]
Can We Prove that Christ Could or Could Not Sin?
by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida) To begin with, can we agree that God made statements and promises and swore to those promises? Did these promises include Christ’s sinless sacrifice and resurrection? If we can agree to these things, then the only argument is whether we do or do not believe God’s words one hundred […]