Our Artificial Culture

Our Artificial Culture

Our Artificial Culture by Darrell B. Harrison   The word artificial has been defined as describing something that is not natural or real. The irony of that definition, however, is that in a world wherein believers in Jesus Christ are to live as sojourners and...
Themes in Hebrews

Themes in Hebrews

Themes in Hebrews by Robert J. Cara From TABLETALK Hebrews is probably most well known for its emphasis on Christ as High Priest (4:14; 8:1), discussions of covenants (8:7; 9:15; 13:20), the use of Old Testament typology (3:5; 8:5; 10:1), and the heroes-of-faith...
Grumbling, Murmuring, and Complaining

Grumbling, Murmuring, and Complaining

Grumbling, Murmuring, and Complaining by Michael E. Osborne From TABLETALK When my kids were young, my wife and I taught them a little song to help them check their attitude. It went like this: Why complain about your clothes     and your shoes,Why complain about your...
Strength for the Weary

Strength for the Weary

Strength for the Weary by Derek W.H. Thomas From TABLETALK The book of Isaiah contains many beautiful promises, but none more reassuring than the one found in Isaiah 41:10: “I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The...
The Priesthood of Disciples

The Priesthood of Disciples

The Priesthood of Disciples by David P. Barry From TABLETALK A few years ago, a repairman came to my home on a service call. As we talked, I was thrilled to find out that he was a Christian. But then he went on to tell me that he didn’t go to church and didn’t belong...