Living the Faith
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (January 6, 2009)
The new column, "Living the Faith," will seek to help us through the spiritual minefields that we face each day as Christians. Knowledge and awareness are indispensable to walking in Christ. Growing in service to God and developing a healthier perspective on Christianity can rejuvenate our spiritual lives (2 Peter 3:18).
Motives
By Michael Brooks (January 3, 2009)
During the holiday season I was asked several times, "Do the people in Bangladesh and Nepal celebrate Christmas?" The answer is "yes", but with an interesting twist.
He Knows What We Need
By Tim Hall (January 2, 2009)
The current issue of "U.S. News & World Report" contains a section entitled "50 Ways To Improve Your Life In 2009". The first thought I had was "More resolutions? More things I know I should be doing, but don't want to do?" But when I read the suggestion to take more naps my mood brightened.
Interpretation
By Mike Benson (January 1, 2009)
Consider a few questions to stimulate your thinking. Is it really all that important, for example, as to how a pharmacist interprets a prescription? What could be the result of an incorrect hermeneutic in this realm? Would you trust your life and health to a druggist who said, "Interpretation isn't all that important"?
Thomas Campbell (2)
By Michael D. (Mike) Greene (January 1, 2009)
"Where the scriptures speak we speak, where the scriptures are silent, we are silent." The words flowed from the lips of Thomas Campbell at a meeting at the home of Abraham Alters. Campbell had called the meeting to explain his views and reasons for leaving the Presbyterian Church, discuss what was next and how they might achieve the desired unity of the followers of Christ.
Tips for a Happy New Year
By Paula Harrington (January 1, 2009)
As we bid good-bye to one year and usher in a new one, many in the world will make resolutions hoping to change their lives for the better. However, as children of God, our resolution should be to become more like Christ. We know that the best way to grow closer to God is to saturate our lives with his word.
The Burden of Hope
By Barry Newton (December 31, 2008)
Especially when innocent lives could be impacted, does government bear the burden for bailing out failing entities, whether they be economically unviable businesses or individuals? Or should individuals and corporations reap the natural consequences for their own actions and policies?
Agree to ... Agree
By Stan Mitchell (December 31, 2008)
The following is a rather stunning description of a president elect. "He was a barbarian, Scythian, yahoo, a gorilla in respect of outward polish..." (George Templeton Strong).
Square One and Beyond
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (December 30, 2008)
Since the summer of 2004, the "Square One" column has existed to teach those who are unfamiliar with Christianity and to lay down the fundamentals of the faith. Readers have been very kind and generous in their support of these articles.
Getting Inside God's Head
By J. Randal Matheny (December 29, 2008)
Luke Bower, youth minister with the Baker Heights congregation in Abilene, Tex., told of a visit he, his father and uncle made to a small modern art museum in San Angelo. "I don't think we went by any painting or sculpture when I didn't hear some sarcastic remark," he said.
Have You Not Heard?
By Tim Hall (December 26, 2008)
We often shake our heads in disbelief at what happened to ancient Israel. Though they were the beneficiaries of incredible blessings from God, they turned away from God to serve idols. How could it happen?
Merry Christmas
By J. Randal Matheny (December 25, 2008)
The staff of Forthright Magazine ask God's blessing upon you in all the ways that matter. We desire above all that you and those close to you may comprehend the love of God and respond to that love in daily faith and unquestioning obedience.
The Covenant for Everyone
By Guest Writer (December 24, 2008)
by Steve Preston There are two major covenants God made with man, contained within the pages of the Bible. Most people understand these as the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Growing Up Emotionally and Spiritually
By Richard Mansel, managing editor (December 23, 2008)
Spiritual growth is required of Christians, if we will mature in the faith. Christians that remain stagnant are not growing, but slowly dying spiritually. Peter points out that the study of Scripture facilitates this growth. We learn how we are to conduct ourselves in life situations and how to take God's Word to the world.
The Dreams of God
By J. Randal Matheny (December 22, 2008)
Some dream of large, fine houses decorated with new furniture and thick carpets. I dream of a family devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ, whose lives are ...