Author Archives: J. Randal Matheny

If following the New Testament pattern were a matter of option, there would need be no discussion whatsoever about following this model. But here is why it matters: Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s … Continue reading →

Pretty much every preacher, writer, blogger, and journalist we know has weighed in on the reported death of Osama bin Laden. I’ve seen plenty of balanced Christian remarks. I’ve read some hateful talk — yes, even from professing Christians. The … Continue reading →

As Mother’s Day approaches, we think of presents, flowers, and our good attitudes, like gratitude, to make the day a happy one for our mothers. And so we should. Our plans for Mother’s Day ought to include meeting with the … Continue reading →

The death of bin Laden has occasioned a number of articles. These are the ones we’re familiar with. Others made be added as they come to our attention. Bin Laden is dead, by Joe Slater Happy About Bin Laden? by … Continue reading →

Not only does God know the future, he controls it! It is human for us to forget how little we control. We arrogantly make plans for the future, predicting achievements and activities as if we have any control over what … Continue reading →

via facebook.com People in need of help after the tornadoes.

In one of the many tornadoes that lashed the American south last Wednesday, an elderly sister in Christ hid under her kitchen table. After the twister had passed, nothing was left of her house, except the table and the sister … Continue reading →

It is beyond amazement that 21% of the atheists asked believe in God! Just think about that for a moment: since 21% of the atheists who answered the survey question believe in God, are they now….well, what would they be? … Continue reading →

Today’s Bible reading schedule starts 1 Corinthians 1. If you don’t have a habit of reading the Bible every day, why not start this one with us, since we’re starting a new book today. The Portuguese devotional used 1 Cor. … Continue reading →

One thing about our Lord’s teaching is how plain it is. While many religious teachers are quite confused on what He said, the common folk during Jesus’ day had no difficulty understanding Him. In fact, it was His plainness of … Continue reading →

Calfornigaytion”? That was the title of the Ron Hart piece in our local (Winchester, TN) paper Friday, April 29. He is a regular syndicated feature in the Herald Chronicle. This article was centered on the law proceeding through the CA … Continue reading →

The Southwest church bulletin has three very good articles in it this issue. In the main article, Kevin Cauley writes of the beginning of the end of religious modernism and biblical minimalism, using archaeology to show the veracity of the … Continue reading →