How Should We Bear Fruit?
(Copyright 1995) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) Most religions of the world teach in some way that there are two classes of people: an “ordained” ministry or priesthood responsible for teaching others—harvesting their Father’s fields, and a lay-membership responsible for physical service and financial support. What does the Bible say? For what kind […]
“…You shall be judged”
(Copyright 1995) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) We must each personally realize that we will be judged for what we do—we cannot use the greater errors of others as an excuse for our own sin. When a person first began to learn the basic truth of the Bible, there is often a great personal […]
“For with the Judgment You Judge…”
(Copyright 1995) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) There are many Biblical cautions about judging others. At this time of doctrinal difficulty, encouragement is needed more than condemnation. The title is taken from Matthew 7:2. The previous verse flatly states: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Yet we find other scriptural commands to make […]
Faith to Face the Future
(Copyright 2009) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) Billion-dollar bank failures! Government rescues with trillions in bailouts, but somehow, nobody is at fault! Global crop failures! Caused by global warming, or by genetic engineering and mass agri-business practices? Solved by the carbon tax—governments charging us to use the atmosphere? Who are our enemies and who are our friends? Europe, Russia, […]
Godly Offspring
(Copyright 2010) by Norman Edwards & Others (Perry, Michigan) The following is a true account of a long-time Church of God family. The parents are a half-generation ahead of me, but I had gotten to know them in my 20s. I found their family to be a mixture of peace, patience, and practicality, in what […]