Anchors of the Soul

Our society is tolerant of everything except for intolerance. The attitude? Don't Judge Me! This can not be the attitude of the child of God.

This Old Book, the Bible is God's Word. It is given to us through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It contains all that is needful to make a man completely furnished to a righteous and fulfilling life.

In defense of the faithful preacher of God's word... He is simply the messenger. It is God's message, not his, and he must preach it without compromise or apology.

It is important to many parents to supply for their children all the toys and comforts of life as possible. We supply for them a house, but too often parents do not ensure that a child has a caring and Christian home.

Too many in our permissive society twist the concept of liberty to mean a liscense to do whatever they want. As Christians, we must become slaves to Christ, and be responsible in our actions.

An essay by Maurice C. Hall which parallels the presumptuosness of the hitch-hiker with the attitude that some have toward service in the Lord's church.

False teachers use their sophist abilities to make their error seem palatable. The standard for truth is the Word of God. All the errorists have to offer is balderdash!

Because of the faithfulness of Moses' parents, he had the opportunity to become a great man of God. As Christian parents, we too have a responsibility to be faithful, and thus benefit our children.

David slew the giant through the help and power given him by God. We today have God on our side, and we can also be victorious in life.

Daniel's courageous stand for God even in the face of persecution is a wonderful example for us as Christians.

Satan's greatest weapon against us is deception. As we grow familiar with sin, it becomes possible to deceive ourselves into thinking is isn't a big deal!

A wonderful poem by Jane McWhorter shows how excellence in striving is beneficial in all walks of life.

If you spend 75 years attending Bible classes and worship services, every Sunday, that equals 22 months of your life. What are your priorities?

A wonderful illustration comparing Sodium and Chlorine to Love and Truth. You need to hear this!

Abraham Lincoln is a wonderful example of a man who persevered through many defeats. God expects perseverence by His children.

The Word of God can be a beacon to us, directing us to safety. However, just as a Captain must submit to and heed the directions from the lighthouse, we must humble ourselves before God's word.

God's will, expressed through scripture, is just as relevant and authoritative today as it was 2000 years ago. As such, we must not alter it, rather we must heed and obey it.

God is ultimately the source of all strength. However, we as His children can strengthen others through sympathetic practices.

One of the primary responsibilities of Christian living is to be benevolent toward others.

God does not want us to avoid worldliness because He doesn't want us to enjoy life. He knows what is best for us, and what will make us happy. Worldliness is not it!

Our lives sometimes can get so cluttered with relatively unimportant things that important activities such as prayer just get crowded out.

God is the power that animates us as Children of His. As a lightbulb out of a socket has no power, if we do not keep in daily touch with God, through study and prayer, we become ineffectual.

We should ask ourselves, "Why do we go to church services." Are we interested in being entertained, or listen to a "favorite" preacher? Or are we being faithful to God?

The Bible is loved by many, but it is also the most attacked book and teaching in the history of mankind. However, those who attack the word are always defeated in their attempts.

Too many who claim to believe in and know God allow themselves to become distracted by life, instead of winning life's race.

Why are Jesus' Words in Red? That is a good question. But, the more important question is, "Do we only have to obey the red words, or all of them?

Did God make the many different world religions? They are confusing, and God is not the author of confusion. The world's religions were made by man. God intends all of us to follow His Son.

Are there any Patriarchs around today? Maybe not, but their example to us is a powerful help in living our lives for Christ!

Children want to know if their pet is going to heaven? Does God care about animals? Are we different than the animals? These are challenging questions, but fortunately, we have scriptural answers to give.

Children ask interesting Questions. How about this one? Why does God allow people to die?

Despite years behind the iron curtain, with faith in God a crime and a secular and atheistic government in control, Russians continue to hold their faith in the existence of the Divine creator.

Peter affirmed that Jesus is the Annointed of God in Matthew 16. Jesus is described in a number of different ways in scripture.

Evolutionists claim that Creationists take by blind faith what amounts to fairy tales. Well, the Evolutionist's claims seem to stretch credulity themselves!

People have many different reasons (excuses) for not coming to church, but none have any real validity. We should rejoice that we can be in God's presence!

We talk about the younger generation, asking, "Where will it end?" But, often the problems with youth come because the adults have failed to raise them properly!

The prophet Jonah learned a lesson from the school of hard knocks. God is in control!

Exaltation in the kingdom of God is found in service. It is our responsibility as God's children to do good, that God might be glorified.

The heavens and earth declare that God exists. Only a fool would denly it. Don't be that fool!

Our authority in religious matters is the Lord Jesus Christ. To disregard his standards is criminal.

Your influence is like a shadow. You need to be careful of it, so that it will benefit those upon which it falls.

The greatest impact upon your life here on earth (and maybe eternity) will be found in the decision made as to who you will marry.

The truly wealthy person is the one who is content with what he has. Godliness with contentment is great gain!

As one child put it, "My best friends are usually the ones who get me in trouble." It is so important to choose godly companions.

Because the hope we have in Christ does not depend upon self, there is no reason for the Christian to be a pessimist.

Children will go to extremes to get their parent's attention. Why not give them your attention and instruction and guidance easily, to avoid the extremes?!

Every time that life knocks us down - with trials, tribulations and temptations - we must get back up if we expect to be successful in life.

As we seek to live our lives in such a way as to gain an eternal reward, we need to realize that we have an enemy, the devil, who is actively seeking to defeat us.

How is it that two can both hear the same sermons week after week, and one is faithful and strong while the other is weak and worldly? Could it be that only one of the two is really listening?

The apostle Paul in his letter to the Thessalonians gives an admonition to deal patiently with those who are weak. It is one we must all heed carefully.

Everyone talks to themselves. But, it is important when you do so, that you say the right things, or you may be shown to be a fool.