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    Thieves Break Through and Steal 

    Published on 05-12-2012 09:00 AM  Number of Views: 16 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Sin

    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 ...
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    Keeping Our Sword Drawn and Sharpened 

    Published on 05-07-2012 12:17 PM  Number of Views: 40 
    1. Categories:
    2. Rightly Dividing the Word,
    3. False Doctrines,
    4. Sharing the Gospel,
    5. Homosexuality

    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     ...
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    Before and After 

    Published on 04-06-2012 10:32 AM  Number of Views: 123 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Liberalism,
    4. Sin

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

    Published on 03-30-2012 11:07 AM  Number of Views: 155 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Liberalism,
    4. Sin,
    5. Homosexuality,
    6. Immorality

    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 ...
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    "The Silencing Of The Voice Of Opposition" 

    Published on 03-16-2012 11:32 AM  Number of Views: 247 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Liberalism,
    4. Persecution,
    5. Christianity,
    6. Sin,
    7. Homosexuality,
    8. Immorality

    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 ...
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    AMERICA’S CONTINUING HOLOCAUST 

    Published on 03-09-2012 02:40 PM  Number of Views: 244 
    1. Categories:
    2. Liberalism,
    3. Sin

    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 ...
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    WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT? 

    Published on 03-09-2012 02:34 PM  Number of Views: 223 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Faithfulness,
    4. Christianity

    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 ...
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    Seeking the Perfect Man 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 03-09-2012 09:44 AM  Number of Views: 217 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Love,
    5. Faithfulness,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity

    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 ...
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    Faithful Commitment 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 03-07-2012 09:59 AM  Number of Views: 178 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    4. Baptism,
    5. Once Saved Always Saved,
    6. Faithfulness,
    7. Obedience,
    8. Christianity,
    9. Sin

    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 ...
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    God's Sovereignty and Providence 

    Published on 03-04-2012 09:19 AM  Number of Views: 288 
    1. Categories:
    2. Providence of God

    By Tom Wacaster

    A brief glimpse at the world in general does not immediately reveal much that is positive or constructive. A mad man rules over Iran, threatening to annihilate Israel if given the opportunity. In the face of economic sanctions and international condemnation, Iran remains defiant over its nuclear energy program. Al-Qaida and the Taliban appear to be as strong as ever. The European economy is in the tank, not to mention our own economic woes. To the dismay ...
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    Water's Amazing Properties 

    Published on 03-03-2012 10:25 AM  Number of Views: 220 
    1. Categories:
    2. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    3. Baptism,
    4. Evolution

    By Tom Wacaster

    I never cease to be amazed at the overwhelming evidence of design that so engulfs our world. Only the fool would say there is no God. I recently came across this little tid-bit of information regarding water. It serves as a constant reminder that "God hath not left Himself without witness."

    "Water is one of the most plentiful and, at the same time, most necessary substances on earth. Obviously, we know that it is necessary ...
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    Just A Well Dug In The Ground? 

    Published on 02-25-2012 11:00 AM  Number of Views: 257 
    1. Categories:
    2. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    3. Faithfulness,
    4. Christianity

    By Charles Box

    Good water to drink and use is a great blessing from God. Many in our world still depend on a well dug in the ground, near their house for water. “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” (Proverbs 25:25) The only cold of cool water that some will ever have is that water right from the well. Some of you grew up with a well in the yard and a dipper there at the well where people could draw and drink fresh, cool water directly from ...
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    21 Reasons to Be Baptized 

    Published on 02-22-2012 01:26 PM  Number of Views: 332 
    1. Categories:
    2. What Must I Do To Be Saved?,
    3. Baptism,
    4. Obedience

    1. Baptism stands between the sinner and rejoicing. (Acts 8:39)
    2. Baptism stands between the sinner and calling on the name of the Lord. (Acts 22:16)
    3. Baptism stands between the sinner and the death of Christ. (Romans 6:3)
    4. Baptism stands between the sinner and the blood of Christ. (Romans 6:3)
    5. Baptism stands between the sinner and getting into Christ. (Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27)
    6. Baptism stands between the sinner and the resurrection. (Colossians ...
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    "RECONCILIATION" 

    Published on 02-19-2012 12:48 PM  Number of Views: 282 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Faithfulness,
    4. Sharing the Gospel

    by Tom Wacaster

    There are certain words in the Bible that astound the mind and thrill the heart. Words like "redemption," "forgiveness," "grace," and "salvation" are among those words. The worldly minded can never appreciate the magnitude nor the depth of those words as they relate to matters eternal. But those who have been rescued from the bondage of sin have an appreciation that cannot be expressed in words. The word "reconciliation" ...
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    Working With Jell-O 

    Published on 02-18-2012 09:25 AM  Number of Views: 277 
    1. Categories:
    2. Liberalism,
    3. Sharing the Gospel,
    4. Evangelism

    By Tom Wacaster

    Senator John Boehner used this analogy some months back when referring to attempts to "negotiate" with the President and his staff in matters concerning the economy, taxes, and balancing the budget. More precisely the Speaker of the House pointed out, "Dealing with them the last couple months has been like dealing with Jell-o," Boehner said. "Some days it's firmer than others. Sometimes it's like they've left it out over night." I have ...
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    Gay "Rights": Another Nail In The Coffin 

    Published on 02-16-2012 11:00 AM  Number of Views: 357 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Sin

    by Tom Wacaster


    Slowly but surely the coffin is being nailed closed for the Western world in general, and the United States more specifically. The front page of the December 7th issue of the Fort Worth Star Telegram provided the following item: "Foreign aid to promote gay rights." Reading further, "The United States will being using U.S. foreign aid to promote gay rights abroad, Obama administration officials said Tuesday. President Barack Obama issued ...
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    Memorial Stones 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-15-2012 09:40 AM  Number of Views: 229 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Church of Christ,
    4. New Testament,
    5. Old Testament,
    6. Obedience,
    7. Christianity

    Early in our life, my wife and I lived in Springfield, Oregon. When my wife and I lived there, we lived in an undesirable location. We were young, in college, and couldn’t afford any better. The apartments we lived in certainly did not house the upper echelon of society. Drugs, foul language, fights, crime, and yes, even shootings were characteristic of the area. Despite the chaos surrounding us, we created two little 5x8 strips of lawn next to our back patio. We tried to make lemonade out ...
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    Ten Reasons to Reach Out to People 

    Published on 02-14-2012 03:41 PM  Number of Views: 319 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Sharing the Gospel

    1. Unless God was mistaken in His concern, we must reach out to people.
    2. Unless God’s revelation of Himself in Christ was a meaningless gesture, we must reach out to people.
    3. Unless Jesus was mistaken when He created the church, we must reach out to people.
    4. Unless the disciples misunderstood what Jesus told them to do, we must reach out to people.
    5. Unless no one is presently in bondage to sin, we must reach out to people.
    6. Unless the penalty for     ...
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    A Forgotten Disciple 

    Published on 02-14-2012 03:06 PM  Number of Views: 280 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Church of Christ,
    4. Christianity

    by Tom Wacaster
    "Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord" (Acts 9:10). Luke records the beginning of a sequence of events that would eventually lead to the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Many sermons have been preached on Paul the apostle; perhaps more than any other single New Testament character. And while we readily admit the almost super human accomplishments of this ...
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    UNDERSTANDING THE TWO COVENANTS 

    Published on 02-13-2012 11:44 AM  Number of Views: 267 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. New Testament,
    4. Old Testament,
    5. Christianity,
    6. Authority of the Scriptures

    By Charles Box

    Those who become Christians must believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. “For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13) Christians must also understand the Two Covenants. The Bible is divided into two parts: (1) the Old ...
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    ANSWERING ARGUMENTS - Pertaining to Prayer 

    Published on 02-11-2012 08:18 AM  Number of Views: 531 
    1. Categories:
    2. Rightly Dividing the Word,
    3. Obedience,
    4. Authority of the Scriptures

    By JASON HILBURN

    Since the book Should We Pray to Jesus? was published in 2010, more material has been
    published by brethren who believe Christians have Scriptural authority to pray to Jesus and the
    Holy Spirit. Some new arguments have been presented in an attempt to support their doctrine.
    What this author considers to be their main arguments will now be taken into consideration, along
    with some further discussion of subjects previously ...
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    Cowboy Boots 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-08-2012 09:35 AM  Number of Views: 160 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Christianity

    To say that I like cowboy boots would not be the revelation of some long kept secret. The look and feel of boots is great! The sound of them on a wooden floor brings comfort to my heart. The cowboy boot stands as a staple of western wear. They all have a unique design and function. Some boots get duded up pretty nice and only see special nights on the town. Other cowboy boots are designed to get worn throughout a day’s work. Like the boots, Christians also have a special design and function. ...
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    Sons of God - "Angel Food for Thought" 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-08-2012 02:24 AM  Number of Views: 148 
    1. Categories:
    2. Rightly Dividing the Word,
    3. False Doctrines,
    4. Preaching the Word,
    5. Authority of the Scriptures

    Oh the joy of being called sons of God! Man has this special title given by believing in Christ and being born by the will of God (John 1:12-13). The Bible uses different terms both in the Hebrew and Greek for the word “son” or “sons”. One particular Hebrew word, “bane”, designated by Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries “H1121” appears 4924 times in the Old Testament. It is translated in many ways, the majority of which are not “son or sons”. Consider these few: children (Genesis 3:16), old ...
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    You Can Do Better 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 02-01-2012 12:11 PM  Number of Views: 150 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Faithfulness,
    5. Obedience,
    6. Christianity

    Watching the election year primaries unfold, it is clear disgust surrounds the individual in the White House and the top two challengers for the office of President of the United States. The man in the White House characterized his last three years with deception, poor stewardship, and immoral decision making. One of his challengers has a past characterized by philandering and broken trust while the other has demonstrated immoral choices involving support of homosexuality, abortion, and stem cell ...
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    How Often Does God Talk to You? 

    by
    Travis Main
    Published on 01-24-2012 11:30 AM  Number of Views: 234 
    1. Categories:
    2. Christian Living,
    3. Thus Saith the Lord,
    4. Christianity,
    5. Sharing the Gospel,
    6. Authority of the Scriptures

    Prayer stands as a key component of a Christian’s life. When a Christian prays they share their gratefulness, reverence, thoughts, concerns, and needs with the Eternal Father. Even non-Christians talk to God at times in their lives. However, prayer represents only one side of communication with God. Men need to let God talk. Unfortunately, the wide majority of the world refuses to give God the opportunity. If they would let Him talk, they would be much better equipped for the lives that they ...
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