Did Early Christians Celebrate Birthdays?
(Copyright) by HOIM Staff (Azusa, California) It does not seem that the celebration of birthdays became common among those that professed the Messiah until the fourth century. Birthdays apparently originated in magic and mythology. They were traditionally also celebrated by followers of Mithra. Although birthdays were to some degree acknowledged, the celebration of birthdays was […]
Be My Valentine?
(Copyright 1997) by Mike Ford (Oxford, Georgia) Cupid, draw back your bowAnd let your arrow goStraight to my lover’s heartFor me. . .. Sam Cooke sang those words back in 1961, and “oldies” radio stations still play the song on occasion. Oddly enough, Sam Cooke was killed at the relatively young age of 29, gunned down […]
What Must I Do to Be Saved
Special People: Special Rights?
(Copyright 2018) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Ideological Tyranny – LGBT-Nazi Indoctrination: Diversity Training Today Is: Victimization Ideology and LGBT-Indoctrination. Who are the Victimizers and Non-Believers in: Victim and LGBT Advantages and Protections for Special People? They all must pay, be attacked by Law, and: Their children Re-Educated. Laws and government policy protecting Special […]
God’s Divine Judgment
(Copyright 2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) This latest video put out by Jonathan Cahn will show the power of God’s Divine Judgment. It involves a man in the Parliament of Turkey pronouncing a curse on Israel. But it backfires. Then the Pope’s move to approve of same-sex marriages results in an unusual display of […]
Gentle Raindrops Upon the Window
(Copyright 2006) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) Gentle raindrops move slowly down the window pane.The words contained within each one, carries a message from God. He understands the pain deep within my heart.He feels the moments of my loneliness. He sees my teardrops when I feel I cannot go on.He holds each one and gently places them […]
Verily, Verily
(Copyright 2024) by Nicholas Charcharos (United Kingdom) There are 25 Verily’s in John alone and many more in the synoptic gospels. Indeed, it was a surprise there were so many. The ones in John rarely appear in the other three gospels. But here we will look simply at the gospel of John as only John […]
Are We in the End Times?
Are We in the End Times?
Mary and the Holy Spirit: Their Roles in the Conception of Jesus
(Copyright 2023) by Stephen Davey (Cary, North Carolina) Ginger asks, “Was Mary just the womb for Jesus or did God’s Holy Spirit fertilize the egg and make Jesus fully God and fully human? The Bible asserts that Jesus was Mary’s biological son, yet He was without sin. So yes, Mary’s egg was miraculously fertilized when Jesus […]
Are You Watching?
(Copyright 2023) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) An insightful video was just released today (11-12-23) by Janie DuVall on YouTube. She interviewed William Koenig, author of “Eye to Eye: Facing the Consequences of Dividing Israel.” They discuss the recent events that have happened to Israel as well as events since the election of Donald Trump […]
10 typical Americans compared to the proverbial 10 virgins
(Copyright 2023) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins who went forth to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise and five of them were foolish. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. At midnight a cry was made, ‘Go out to meet […]
Work Joke
(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic) “The management regrets that it has come to their attention that employees dying on the job are failing to fall down. This practice must stop, as it becomes impossible to distinguish between death and natural movement of the staff. Any employee found dead in an upright position will […]
I Can Only
(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic) I can only please one person per day.Today is not your day.Tomorrow doesn’t look good either. ——————————————————————————————————–——————–See Author Unknown’s other articles at:Author Unknown – The “New” Church of God Messenger (church-of-god-bismarck.org)—————————————————————————————————————————–
Encountering Jesus
(Copyright 2017) by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, pleading fervently […]
“Twelve Reasons Why Jesus’ Trial Was Illegal”
(Copyright 2001) by Terry Bruns (Oregon, Wisconsin) The trial of Jesus Christ was without legal precedent. He was convicted and executed even though Pilate found Him innocent! Let’s briefly notice the 12 outstanding reasons why the arrest, trial and conviction of Jesus were illegal. 1. There was no legal basis for Jesus’ arrest because no one […]
Woodpecker head-banging wonder
(Copyright) by David Catchpoole (Powder Springs, Georgia) UpdateRecent research* shows that the spongy material in a woodpecker’s skull does not act like a shock absorber. Engineering analysis of high-speed video recordings showed that the skull’s deceleration was not slower than that of the beak penetrating the wood. The woodpeckers’ small skull and the way in which its […]
The Golden Rule
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan) What is the golden rule and where is it in the Bible? Why is gold rightfully a part of its name? Why should we keep it? What standard should we use to “do unto others . . .?” The golden rule in the Bible is found in Matthew 7. A […]
Christ on the Sabbath
(Copyright 2023) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas) Christ, in His earthly ministry, has much to say about the Sabbath. But Christ’s most significant Sabbath precept is the most neglected. Christ originated the Sabbath and certainly understands God’s holy purposes for its holiness (Genesis 2:2-3, John 1:1-3). Jesus underscores God’s purpose for creating the Sabbath in telling us: […]
Hiccups In Time
(Copyright 2024) by James Lloyd (Medford, Oregon) One of the strangest mysteries in history is how cycles seem to periodically repeat – but a Christian ministry has been preaching a Biblical explanation of the phenomenon for decades. Furthermore, they have used this knowledge to make successful predictions. Just as the attached humorous cartoon illustrates, […]
Dear Bill …
(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic) Dear Bill,I am writing this slow cause I know you can’t read fast. We don’t live where we did when you left. Your Dad read in the paper where most accidents happen within twenty-five miles of home; so, we moved. I won’t be able to send you the […]
The Church of God from Judea to Chile
(Copyright 2024) by Craig M. White (Australia) The Church of God from Judea to Chile(Copyright 2024) by Craig M. White (Australia) Here is Ricardo Marchant’s book as promised. I have only formatted it, not edited it in any way. Chapters V and VI are the most important for our purpose. It is also uploaded here with other […]
A Friend
(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic) A Friend is one who,Knows you as you are,Understands Where You’ve Been,And who you’ve become,And still invites,You to Grow. ——————————————————————————————————–——————–See Author Unknown’s other articles at:Author Unknown – The “New” Church of God Messenger (church-of-god-bismarck.org)—————————————————————————————————————————–
Atonement 101 (Day of Atonement 2023)
(Copyright 2023) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas) Bringing Gifts to GodLet’s begin with God’s instructions for this day. There is one thing we must keep in mind on God’s Holy Days: Leviticus 23:4 These are the Feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. The Appointed festivals are about Jesus […]
I – Messages
(Copyright 2023) by David Antion (Pasadena, California) What are I-Messages and how do you use them? Many people have heard of the term, “I-Message” because it has been very popularized in books and articles dealing with child rearing and marriage counseling. However, most people know little about when to use them and even less about how […]
The Making of Jewels
(Copyright 1996) by John R. Bair (Pennsboro, West Virginia) Introduction:Twenty-five years ago, I was sent overseas to Thailand during the Vietnam War. I was assigned to a tour of duty in B 52’s called “Arc Light.” I had been married only eight months, and to help cope with the loneliness of being apart, I learned […]