Tickle Me? Today’s society wants to be tickled. They want to hear things that appeal to them. What appeals to them is their own traditions, beliefs, feelings, or values. Universities which once used to be a place to challenge thought … Read More
What You Said “That is not what you said!” argued the woman. “Yes, it is exactly what I said!” responded the man. Have you heard or been in an arguement like this before? What a person often hears is not … Read More
The Folly of a Poor Listener “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him…” (Proverbs 18:13 KJV) The most important skill of one who would give wise counsel to others is the … Read More
Hearing or Listening? The Bible places great emphasis on the importance of hearing, using the word “hear” over 500 times. Many times it is found in historical references, but when Jesus came He placed special emphasis on the way we … Read More
The Danger of Shallow Biblical Knowledge When I was a student at Freed-Hardeman University, the Mooresville congregation near Lewisburg, Tennessee wanted to send me to help spread the gospel in Georgia. Through one of teachers at the college, I made … Read More