Commentary
06th January 2005
Carl E. McNair (1937–2004)
The prophet Jeremiah wrote approximately 2,700 years ago, "Thus saith the Lord, 'Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.'" (Jeremiah 10:2)
Each Spring of the year, we hear a great deal about Jesus' resurrection in connection with the custom of Easter. Most religious leaders know that Easter is the name of an ancient pagan goddess (spelled Ishtar) and some even know that the custom of Easter observance is totally...
Magazine Articles
2019 July-August
J. Davy Crockett III
Is honesty the best policy?
Today, truth seems elusive as opposing political parties trade strident accusations of “Lies! All lies!” Popular media outlets proclaim “Breaking News!” with each raucous new charge and countercharge. Respected government agencies fire top officials for tarnishing their reputations and damaging their credibility.
Locally, states and municipalities have seen streams of elected officials convicted of ethics violations. Perjury—lying under oath—is a...
Magazine Articles
2023 July
Josh Lyons
“Dancing with the devil” is more popular than most realize.
Magazine Articles
2005 November-December
Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)
When you die, will you inherit a cloud of your very own? Will God give you a harp and a sheet of music? Or does He have something far more inspiring planned for you?
Magazine Articles
2007 July-August
Editorial Staff
Your recent advertisement, promising, "You can be protected from the dangerous times ahead," is just another false promise and exaggerated claim made by the superstitious and fanatical. Or are you paranoid, or is this another charlatan scheme to relieve the weak-minded public of their money? As Saul Bellow wrote, "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.
J.S., Shreveport, LA
Please know that you are indeed doing a wonderful work. The...
Magazine Articles
2007 July-August
Editorial Staff
Your recent advertisement, promising, "You can be protected from the dangerous times ahead," is just another false promise and exaggerated claim made by the superstitious and fanatical. Or are you paranoid, or is this another charlatan scheme to relieve the weak-minded public of their money? As Saul Bellow wrote, "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.
J.S., Shreveport, LA
Please know that you are indeed doing a wonderful work. The...
Magazine Articles
2014 September-October
Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)
Deceived people do not know they are deceived. Is it really possible that billions may be deceived about the true Jesus Christ? You need to know, and to protect yourself from deception!
Commentary
02nd November 2024
J. Davy Crockett III
The heartrending stories of human suffering that often dominate the daily news cycle can burden us heavily. From that perspective, it is refreshing to run across some lighthearted comment or humorous nugget that brings a smile, just when you need it. Some time ago, I found a list of fun, thought-provoking questions to ponder. You might enjoy them, too.
Did you ever wonder…
why glue doesn’t stick to the inside of the bottle?
why there are Interstate Highways in Hawaii?
why the man who handles...
Magazine Articles
2006 November-December
Douglas S. Winnail
Why is the Bible a mystery to so many people today? Why do professing Christians who read the same Bible develop so many different ideas about doctrine? Why do ministers fail to preach what the Bible plainly states? Why is modern "Christianity" so dramatically different from apostolic Christianity? The answers to these important questions are found in a series of biblical prophecies that are coming alive today!
Magazine Articles
2013 January-February
Rod McNair
The book of Revelation describes a mysterious "mark" that will identify the followers of a false Jesus Christ. Will you take that mark? Have you already? What is it?