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		Select an article from our weekly bulletin, “The Lord’s Day”: “The Window ” “Exercising Faith” “Signs” “Everyone Counts” “When the Unclean Becomes Clean” “The Big Payoff” “Do You See What I See?” “The Best Word” “Losing Weight ” “The Superpower” “The Truth About Cats and Dogs” “Assembly Required” “The Other One” “Monsters” “The Donkey” “Are You Even Listening To Me?” “Lost” “Give and Get” “Five Smooth Stones” “Priorities” “Predators” “Tradition” “Literacy” “Never Enough Time” “Inspired” “Impossible to Spot” “Accentuate the Positive” “Peanuts ” “Just Ask ” “R & R ” “Freedom and Liberty” “The Scorpion”: Once a devil, always a devil. “The Whole Megillah”: The book of Esther teaches us to appreciate and utilize our gifts. “Camping Toward the End”: A self-styled prophet predicts the end of the world... again. “Just Folks”: The Lord finds value in ordinary people. “The Content of Our Character”: God sees beyond our superficial qualities. “Precious Forgiveness”: More than any other, it’s the gift we all seek. “Honest!”: Honesty may be the best policy, but it’s in short supply these days. “The Value of the Reward”: Like those of the Olympic athlete, the Christian’s eyes are on a prize. “Thoughts For a New Year”: Looking forward to another year, through the words of God’s wise man. “Evidence of Gratitude”: Okay, so it’s Thanksgiving. You’re thankful. What do you have to show for it? “100 Minutes”: Apparently, that’s all the time God’s word warrants in the lives of some today. “Fellow-Feeling”: If one member suffers, all suffer; if one member is honored, all rejoice. “Contacts”: Walt Disney was right: It’s a small world after all. “Weightier Matters”: We cannot afford to allow our focus on particulars to cause us to miss the bigger picture. “The Right Message”: Even the greatest of lessons can get lost in translation. “Companionship”: Some things are hard to do alone. Being a Christian is one of them. “Fireworks”: Looking for a spectacular display? You’re probably going to be disappointed. “Falling Short”: Why our aim is bad, and how God can help us hit the target. “Abundance”: Our society’s prosperity can be a hindrance, or an unanticipated blessing. “Game Theory”: The requirements for success are simple, no matter what the venue. “The Main Event”: Playing the Super Bowl every day of your life. “Consider the Bible”: How can we be certain that the Bible really is the Word of God? Consider these thoughts. “What I Learned From My Wife”: Truths discovered in twenty years of marriage. “Stand in the Ways and See”: If you want to learn the truth, it matters where and how you learn. “Disaster Preparedness”: Tragedies happen. Are you ready for the next one? “Perish With Using”: Don’t cling too tightly to material things. You never know when they will fail. “Mordecai Would Not Bow”: On having courage to stand in the face of certain death. “Giving Thanks”: One man expresses his gratitude for a few of God’s blessings. “An Empty Case”: Some Christians become masters of appearing to be what they are not. “A Majority of Two”: When it comes to the things that truly matter, God's vote is the only one that counts. “The God of Sea and Sky”: Our God can be described in a single word: awesome. “Get Ready to Reap”: A successful evangelistic outreach requires careful preparation. “Lord, If You Had Been Here”: Why does Jesus let His people die? “Carnival”: Did Jesus Christ die for the sake of fun and games? “Unprofitable Servants”: Examining the dire condition of those who wander from the truth. “Eye of the Hurricane”: The God we serve is Master of the elements. “Danger”: In a frightening world, it’s important to understand whom we really ought to fear. “Those Who Honor Me”: It is no small thing to be honored by God. “What Jesus Is to Me”: It’s a question with many answers, but one man offers a few of his. “God Is Not Ashamed”: Is God ever embarrassed by His children? Only when they fail to obey Him. “Old Tigers”: The longer we live in Christ, the more ferocious our Christianity should become. “Too Late!”: If your faith postdates the Bible, it’s too late. “Three Wishes”: What would you ask for? “Guilty of Nothing”: “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.” “Coordinating Colors”: It’s difficult to gauge our spiritual “color” unless we’re standing in the proper light. “Hot Soup”: There are things you can do, and things you can’t do. It pays to know the difference. “Liberty or Death!”: Jesus Christ invites you to choose. “Obedience Is Easy”: It’s everything else that’s hard. “Say It With Conviction”: It’s high time Christians stopped apologizing for speaking the truth. “When Jesus Died”: Some leaders of men are accorded great honor in death. One was not. “The Perfect, Proven Word”: God’s word stands the test as the blueprint for our lives. “May I Borrow Your Axe?”: If you’re going to make an excuse, any excuse will do. “The Day of Small Things”: When did it become an insult to describe something as “small”? “Nearer Than You Think”: The answer to our need may not be as inaccessible as we believe. “Get Behind Me, Satan!”: A Biblical example of right actions, wrongly motivated. “Good Order”: Do our visitors find reason to rejoice in our faithfulness to the Lord? “Not Far From the Kingdom”: A conversation with Jesus teaches an important lesson. “Novice”: It’s something an elder in the church can’t be...but why? “Above All That We Think”: The spiritual blessings of God are like His physical creation — filled with endless possibilities. “One Thing You Lack”: How many faults does it take to keep us from God? Perhaps fewer than you think. “The Boss of Me”: Coming to terms with our individual responsibility to God. “Extra Day”: What will you do with your 366th day this year? “The Path to Forgiveness”: Before we can take advantage of forgiveness, we must first understand what it requires of us. “I Read It on the Internet”: There’s a ton of religious information online...most of it unreliable. “Pizza and Submarines”: Unlike our favorite Super Bowl foods, Christianity does not come with a pick-and-choose menu of ingredients. “Breaking With Tradition?”: Is a cappella music in worship based on tradition — or truth? “Incorruptible Beauty”: Great news — no plastic surgery required! “Why Do You Wait?”: Given that the Bible is clear about baptism’s necessity, why does it take so long for people to comply? “Alike All Over”: Hunting for perfect people in a perfect church? Good luck. “Assembly Required”: The key to understanding the Bible’s instructions is learning to put them together correctly. “As I Also Am Known”: I don’t understand my dog, but my God understands me. “In God’s Chorus”: Like choral singers, Jesus’ disciples must know the music and follow it. “A Dark and Stormy Night”: Where do you turn when life’s weather turns harsh? “Openly and Unafraid”: Thank God that we can worship Him without fear. But what would you do if faced with persecution? “We Give Thanks for You”: We are blessings to one another. “Brand Conditioning”: In the minds of many people, the product’s name is more important than its flavor. “Euthyphro’s Dilemma”: Answering the atheist’s ancient riddle. “Firestorm”: In the words of the old spiritual, “It won’t be water, but fire next time.” “Nature or Nurture?”: The Bible speaks to behavioral science’s greatest conundrum. “The Color of Money”: A few musings about the “root of all kinds of evil.” “Who’s Pleasing Whom?”: Shall we cater to the whims of men, or the will of God? “The Simplest Solution”: Problems arise when we make things more complex than they really are. “What a Man Needs”: A celebrity athlete reflects on what matters in life — and misses the mark. “The Meaning of ‘Christian’”: Excerpts from an e-mail exchange about the question, Who is a Christian? “Road-Proud”: Do we look like we’re fruitful, when in reality we are barren? “Old Building, New Tenant”: Who’s living in your house these days? “Sine Qua Non”: The indispensability of Jesus Christ. “Not Just Showing Up”: There’s more to worship than merely warming a pew. “For Want of a Nail”: The devil is indeed in the details. “What’s That Mean?”: Everyone should read the Bible. Some people also need to read the dictionary. “Compelled”: Ask yourself, Christian: Why am I here?. “Anybody Can Do It”: There’s always risk in something “anybody” can do. “Impostor”: People aren’t always what they seem. Are we? “The League of Ordinary Gentlemen”: The army of the Lord is composed of everyday heroes. “The Power of Perseverance”: There’s great reward in never giving up. “When Can a Child Be Baptized?”: The Bible’s answer to every parent’s burning question. “Choice Words”: In appreciation of Bible-based preaching. “It’s OUR Meeting”: Who’s responsible for the success of our evangelistic campaign? Raise your hand. “Teach a Man to Study”: Combatting the “Let George Do It” method of Bible scholarship. “A Thousand Times”: The inexhaustible possibilities of God’s word. “The Risk of Stewardship”: The Master’s coming — what are you doing with His investment? “The Conduct of the Church”: How we ought to behave in the house of God. “M-O-T-H-E-R”: A six-point prescription for becoming an excellent mother. “Persistence Pays”: The virtues of importunity. “Keeping My Options Open”: Straddling the spiritual fence. “Evil is Evil”: There’s only one true explanation for inexplicable inhumanity. “It’s All Good”: One man’s catchphrase is another’s religious philosophy. “Openings”: Another look at the conversion of the Ethiopian treasurer in Acts 8. “Life During Wartime”: Facing the storm clouds of war. “The Other Brother”: Not everyone rejoiced when the prodigal son came home. “An English Lesson”: Words don’t always have the same meaning to everyone. “The Camera’s Eye”: The joy and risk of being seen completely. “Sarah Laughed”: Is anything too hard for the Lord? “Eggs or Scorpions?”: When the thought behind the gift just isn’t enough. “Service and Duty”: The value of honoring commitments. “Risk”: Thoughts in the wake of the Columbia tragedy. “The Big Game”: It’s Super Bowl Sunday — do you know where the real Big Game is? “A Good Thing”: Reflections on eighteen years of marriage. “Class Conscious”: There are no “special” categories among God’s servants. “I Am Resolved”: A New Year’s resolution worth making — and keeping. “Imperfect Gifts”: How real is that “faith healer” on television? “The Windows of Heaven”: Outside my window — and God’s. “Predictability”: Why 46 million people eat at McDonald’s every day, and what Christians can learn from this. “Immaculate”: The doctrine of the “Immaculate Conception” — truth or fiction? “These Things Do”: God’s word teaches in numerous ways. “The Sacrifices of Thanksgiving”: Genuine gratitude commands a price. “Interesting Times”: It’s all in the way we look at things. “Veterans”: Are you an “old soldier” of the cross? “Ordinary People”: Spider-Man, Christianity, and you. “Boat Rides”: Reflections of a water traveler. “Elvis Has Left the Building”: And you’re headed out the door yourself. “Called Christians”: “Christian” is more than just a name. “Casual Cruelty”: It’s easy being mean. “What Some Folks Know That Ain’t So”: “Experience of grace” — what does the Bible say? “Ignorance Endangers”: What you don’t know can hurt you. “The Church For People Who Don’t Like Church”: What does that slogan mean, anyway? “The More Things Change...”: Did September 11, 2001, really change America forever? “Impressions”: What makes other people think of us as they do? “Acceptable to the Lord”: What God wants from us isn’t always what we want to give. “Let Your Gentleness Be Known To All Men”: Emulating the gentleness of Christ. “The Best Laid Schemes”: Things don’t always go as we plan. “Leaven”: The power of influence. “One Man’s Resistance”: Max Lucado and baptism. “An Eloquent Man”: Apollos and the meaning of “eloquence.” “Indivisible”: Is the church of Christ divided? “One Nation Under God?”: The Pledge of Allegiance controversy. “A Death Without Notice”: Remembering the death of Jesus. “Foolishness”: God’s use of “foolish” things. “The Gourd Vine”: A pet’s demise and a parable from Jonah. “Read the Manual!”: Why we hate instructions — especially God’s. “Normalcy”: Defeating the devil’s expectations. “A Word Fitly Spoken”: It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it. “Speak These Things”: A preacher’s responsibility. “Unless You Repent”: The necessity of repentance. “What Size is Your Life?”: Living large for the Lord. “Two Answers”: Saying “Yes” or “No.” “One Question”: Reflections on a brother’s inquiry. “Despair”: The sin of lost faith. “Time Begins on Opening Day”: The centrality of Christ’s resurrection. “Old and New”: Change — good and bad. “It Is Good to Be Zealous”: Genuine zeal. “A Passion for Scripture?”: Examining a preacher’s claim of devotion to the Bible.

		“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” — Jesus Christ (Mark 16:15-16)