In his first letter to the faithful in Thessalonica (chapter 5), the Apostle Paul’s words reflect an urgent concern that they be spiritually awake. He reminded them that the Day of the Lord would come as a thief in the night and he didn’t want them … [Read more...]

In February 1986, The Plain Truth magazine published an article with the title, “A New Danger, Cultural Terrorism.” The author noted, “The greatest tragedy is that most of this appalling material is aimed to appeal to the young. The damage that has … [Read more...]

Consider this very short and pithy statement from Hartley Coleridge: “If we take care of the inches, we will not have to worry about the miles.” It is very much like a proverb, is it not? Truth is always profound. It is a truth that is deeply … [Read more...]

Some of the more unambiguous prophecies God gives involve His dealings with the nation with whom He entered into a marriage covenant. “Surely, as a wife treacherously departs from her husband, so have you dealt treacherously with Me, O house of … [Read more...]

Sometimes we are just not happy with anything.  If it’s raining, we’d rather have sunshine.  If it’s very sunny, it’s too hot.  If things are going well, we worry that something bad is just about to happen. If we come across someone … [Read more...]

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As events swirl around us in current society, both nationally and internationally, it is all too easy to become emotionally and intellectually involved in the various events and the debates surrounding them. This naturally leads to trepidation, … [Read more...]

Satan is a master of subterfuge (deceit used in order to achieve one's goal). In today’s environment there are many elements contributing to social disorder – some clearly with substance, but others that are part of a long-term agenda. We need to be … [Read more...]

God gives us help and guidance through His Word. In his letter to the congregations in Rome the Apostle Paul serves as a major conduit of that guidance when he writes, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your … [Read more...]

Washington Gladden was one of the most well-known American preachers of his day. He wrote an article titled “Three Dangers” that ran in The Century Magazine in August of 1884. His concern was for the strength of our nation. Excessive drinking and … [Read more...]