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PHall | October 13, 2009
From the very best to the very worst; that is, from godly parents to ungodly children. “How does this happen?” This discouraging conundrum is seen several times in the Bible where a very good and godly parent raises a very evil and devilish child. Or as happens more often, how could godly parents have […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
Are you willing to help? Are you willing to serve? If you do not consider yourself willing to help or serve, then never mind the qualifications for a deacon. You cannot be qualified unless you are already helping and serving. If you are willing to help, but do not qualify, please continue—our deacons […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
We began the process of selecting elders with constant congregational prayer. Then, we proceeded with an intense study of scriptures. Thirdly we examined ourselves and the men of the congregation. Hopefully we spent more time examining ourselves than others. Finally the last couple of weeks, we have begun finishing what we started last year by […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
“Sorry, We’re Closed;” “Sale;” “New Store Hours” – these are commonly placed signs in windows of businesses. Some signs express hope, “Under New Management.” Others, the demise of hope – “Going Out of Business.” As an aside, I heard of one store whose going out of business sale was so successful he decided to have […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
Let’s approach the topic positively. Did God provide the work? Did God provide the way? How did God provide the way? Who did God provide for the work? Did God Provide the Work? There are only four works God provided for His local congregations to do: Reaching UP – Worshipping God (1 Corinthians 11); […]
PHall | October 7, 2009
Paul’s Writing Style (James MacKnight, MacKnight on the Epistles, pp.26-27) 1. “In the first place, a concise unadorned style in preaching and writing, though accompanied with some obscurity, was, in the apostle’s situation, preferable to the clear and elegant manner of writing practiced by the Grecian orators… (1 Corinthians 1:17; 2:4).” 2. “In the […]
PHall | October 5, 2009
Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief for this would be unprofitable for you. (Hebrews 13:17) To whom is this command directed? It is directed to the church concerning their relationship […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Have you ever been misunderstood? Welcome to the human race! In fact, one of Hollywood’s most famous lines comes from Cool Hand Luke: “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” It seems that we humans have perfected the art of misunderstanding more so than understanding. The failure to communicate has caused wars, strained […]
PHall | October 1, 2009
Ahh…apartment, semi-sweet, apartment. Doesn’t quite have the comforting familiar ring of “home sweet home,” does it? Walking up to our apartment I said that to my family with a touch of facetious wit…not serious sarcasm. Humor can be a useful tool that reveals reality more clearly. For example, instead of saying, “At least we have […]
PHall | September 17, 2009
This article will be controversial. Ironically, if you do not like controversy, you will like this article. Have I got your attention? This article will be about the controversial subject of being controversial, and how wrong it is to be controversial! Unless of course it is right to be controversial! Confused? To begin, we must […]