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Must we agree about everything?
(Copyright) by Bill Hillebrenner (Matthews, North Carolina)  Must Christians agree perfectly with church leadership before they can “walk” together or meet with other members? How has a misunderstanding of a verse in the book of Amos led to the separation of believers? Amos, one of the twelve Biblical Minor Prophets, wrote his book in 796 B.C. In it, he wrote an interesting statement that is sometimes misinterpreted by some church groups and fellowships. Hear this word that the Lord hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt . . […]
How the Resurrection Changed Everything for Women
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) During the forty days between His resurrection and ascension, Jesus appeared to different disciples at various times, and on one occasion appeared to over five hundred of His followers at once (I Cor. 15:3-8). The gospel writers, however, are very clear in noting that it was Mary Magdalene to whom He appeared first after His resurrection. The importance which the Gospel writers attach to this fact indicate that it was no accidental occurrence. Jesus knew that actions speak louder than words and He purposely appeared first to Mary in order to make a clear statement about His […]