Category Archives: Worldliness
If Jesus Were On Facebook
A search on Facebook reveals a number of groups and fan pages that have been set up to focus on Jesus Christ. You can “Like” and “Follow” Jesus on Facebook, but you can’t “Friend” Him. He doesn’t have an account. … Continue reading
Social Media & Christians
by William J. Stewart Communication has changed drastically in my lifetime. When I was a kid, we had a rotary telephone attached to the wall. If you wanted to post a message, you needed an envelop and a stamp. Cords and … Continue reading
What does the Bible say about gambling?
John Hines | via Watching & Waiting (woodlandchurchofchrist.org) Many turn a blind eye to it. Many see nothing wrong with it. States have legalized it telling us how the money goes to support the schools yet just as quickly as … Continue reading
Watch Your Abbreviations!
by William J. Stewart We live in an age where abbreviations are used extensively in informal written communication (texting, social media, etc.), and even to some degree in day to day conversation. Maybe you’ve overheard a teenage girl talking about her … Continue reading
The Idols of Today
by Wayne Goff In studying Colossians 1, we see a very specific description of the greatness and completeness of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am afraid that many Christians today would find that description rather boring and uninteresting. … Continue reading
The Real Tragedy
Last night, Kingston hosted what was likely the largest concert in the city’s history. The K-Rock Centre was filled to capacity, with some big names in attendance, including Prime Minister Trudeau. An estimated 25,000+ also spilled out into the streets … Continue reading
The Man Of Sin
William J. Stewart Something that stands out about Paul’s letters to the church at Thessalonica is that he mentions the coming of the Lord in every chapter. Check it out (1 Thessalonians 1:10; 2:19; 3:13; 4:13-17; 5:2-10, 23; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; … Continue reading
Is Gambling A Sin?
by William J. Stewart It is a common thing to see advertising for a variety of gambling options on TV, on billboards, and online. Perhaps you’ve seen the lotto ad in which two men play a game of “hide and … Continue reading
There Is A Way That Seems Right
William J. Stewart We would do well to learn the truth found in the title of this article. Wise old Solomon wrote, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Whatever … Continue reading
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Dee Bowman Many years ago, my brothers and I went to New York City. We arrived very early in the morning. We could not wait to get our bags into our room and get our first look at Times Square. I … Continue reading