Blogs

Tale of a Sheepish Shepherdess

Written by Becky Bennett

Herding sheep was never my idea of fun. But my experience helps me more deeply appreciate our Good Shepherd. When I was 9, my family moved 60 miles away from the relatively civilized, well-watered...

Once Saved, Always Saved?

Written by Eddie Foster

The idea that all a person has to do in order to be saved is to say a few words—to accept and believe on Christ—is a common one in mainstream Christianity. Is conversion really so simple...

Leading Our Children Toward a Commitment to God

Written by Tom Clark

The Bible teaches that each individual must make a personal commitment to God and that commitment is symbolized through water baptism. What can parents do to help? The Church of God has always...

How to Be a Good Leader

Written by Samuel Travers

What is a good leader? How can we become good leaders? The Global Concise Bible Dictionary says leaders are people who have “authority or can guide their people the way they need to...

Was My Husband Henpecked? What’s the Solution?

Written by Susan Scott Smith

My husband’s friends called him henpecked because I wanted him at home. I learned that nagging doesn’t work. As wives, how can we improve our relationship with our husband and still...

If One Member Suffers: Lessons From an Injured Knee

Written by Karen Meeker

Sometimes it is the hidden and underappreciated parts of the body that grab one’s attention—for instance, an insulted knee! Okay, so it’s never been the most coveted physical...

Who or What Is Easter?

Written by Barney Rehm

Why does Easter have such an unusual name? What does it mean? What does God think of Easter Sunday customs and celebrations? Today, Easter is considered one of the most important holidays of the...

Tornado Warnings: My Family’s Storm of Faith

Written by Rachelle Metzger

I didn’t want to pass along my fears but to help my children build faith instead. It was one of those days when you just know that something bad is going to happen. Violent weather that had...

Track: Are You Running on the Right One?

Written by Joshua Travers

If life is a race, then who’s winning? Years ago, a running enthusiast wrote a letter to some friends. In this letter, he implored them to do the right thing and correct some wrongs that...