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Thieves Break Through and Steal

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500

by Tom Wacaster

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal" (Matt. 6:19). Last night (Sunday May 6th) I learned first hand the sobering reality that there are thieves out there, and that they do indeed break through (or into) and steal. For six years I have been the proud owner of a low mileage 1986 Chevrolet Suburban. While I slept someone broke into and drove away with that classic. Whether or not it will ever be recovered only the Lord knows at this point in time. I have gone through the various "stages"

Keeping Our Sword Drawn and Sharpened

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:17:00 -0500

By Tom Wacaster

My first preaching work was in a small farming community in south central Oklahoma. It was not uncommon to arrive at church services and find someone out front whittling on a stick with a pocketknife. Most of the time there was no definite purpose for "whittling," and the end result was a shortened stick with a sharp point at the end. But every now and then a good brother would be whittling away at a stick for a specific purpose he had in mind. It also seemed as if each of the men carried a

Before and After

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:32:00 -0500

By Tom Wacaster

Occasionally I watch "Wheel of Fortune," perhaps one of the longest, if not THE longest running game show in television history. If you happen to watch the program you know that each round features a puzzle that focuses upon some theme that is designed to give a clue as to the answer. The theme may feature names of famous people, places, or things. One theme is "before and after." Just to give you an example, the answer might be "Mary had a little lamb chops." One word

J.C. Penny and Home Depot: Two Peas In A Pod

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:07:00 -0500

By Tom Wacaster

Political correctness remains the engine that drives the effort of liberals to reshape society. "Change" is the buzzword that may presently get politicians elected, but it is not the kind of change that most sensible and morally conscience people desire. In the 1960's the "hippie" generation (which is simply another way of saying the "baby boomers" grown up into young adults) exploited the affluent status of the post World War II generation to push for change in general, and sexual liberation in particular. Of course the

"The Silencing Of The Voice Of Opposition"

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:32:00 -0500

by Tom Wacaster

For slightly more than one year the Handley church of Christ has placed an article in the Meadowbrook News advertizing our services, location, and focusing on a wide variety of subject matter. Attempting to develop a lengthy discussion on any particular subject is futile in what limited space we were allotted. So, I would occasionally write two or more articles on one particular topic and run these in a series. The Meadowbrook News is not the only paper in which I have used had opportunity to place a weekly or bi-weekly article. Almost every place I have done local work we have used the power of the printed page to encourage the community to think and reason with us. Such articles, though short in nature, provide an opportunity

DeLeon church of Christ

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:14:00 -0500

316 Navarro Ave.; PO Box 365
DeLeon, TX 76444

Edward Rodgers, Minister
254-893-5842 church office
254-893-2162 parsonage

Bill Medart, Elder
254-734-4447 home
254-734-5115 cell
bmedart@cctc.net

Worship times:
9:45 Bible Class - Sunday Morn
10:45 Sunday morn worship
6:00 P Sunday evening
7:00 P Wednesday Bible Study
4:00 each Sunday afternoon - Nursing Home services

AMERICA�S CONTINUING HOLOCAUST

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:40:00 -0600

By Ron Boatwright

January 22, 1973 (Roe v. Wade) is the darkest day in the history of the United States. On this day the U.S. Supreme Court made the unconstitutional ruling that killing an unborn baby is an act protected by the Constitution of the United States. It ruled that any woman who wants to kill her alive but unborn baby may do so whenever and however she decides. Since then 23% of all babies in this country are killed before they ever see the light of day. The total of murdered babies in the USA since 1973 is 46 million and climbing.

This legalized murder is called "Pro-Choice", but the baby has no choice. Any unborn child can be doomed to death if his mother deems him an inconvenience or burden to

WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT?

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:34:00 -0600

By David Sain

To help you set and keep your priorities straight, take the following personal inventory.

1. Which is more important to you? Making sure your dog (or cat) gets fed every day or making sure that your child gets daily spiritual nourishment?
2. Which is more important to you? Watching television or taking time for prayer and Bible study every day?
3. Which is more important to you? Speaking out on current political issues or speaking out to help someone understand Bible truth?
4. Which is more important to you? The time you spend playing sports, hunting, or fishing or the time you spend with your children?
5. Which is more important to

Seeking the Perfect Man

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:44:00 -0600

A great number of women wonder if the perfect man exists. They have scanned the horizon and often come back thinking they must train a man to make him perfect. That leads them to the question, �Can a man learn to be perfect?� Certainly, a great number of women attempt to find out! In the long run, the realization of perfection depends upon the standard used and whether or not a man adheres to it. Many women believe their man reaches near perfection when they can get him to stop leaving his underwear on the floor and he begins putting the dishes in the dishwasher. Seeking the perfect man is no joke! A higher standard of perfection exists. A perfect man can be had!

In the pages of the Bible, Jesus stands as a sinless model of perfection.

Faithful Commitment

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:59:00 -0600

Jesus, the messiah of mankind, lived a life in the flesh like no other man. His words and his actions perfectly fit the pattern prescribed by God the Father (John 5:30, John 12:49-50). That all men save Jesus fall short of the Glory of God is factual (Romans 3:23). Yet, many who declare themselves prepared for faithful commitment to God soon find themselves transgressing against their vows to serve him. Their declaration of service comes before considering the cost � their life (Galatians 2:20). Jesus spoke about this in the parable of the sower.

Matthew 13:20-21 � And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth