Alexander Campbell on Reading the Bible

“I have endeavored to read the Scriptures as though no one had read them before me, and I am as much on my guard against reading them today, through the medium of my own views yesterday, or a week ago, as I am against being influenced by any foreign name, authority, or system whatever.” Alexander [...]

Bible Meditation Schedule

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.” (Jer. 15:16) Several times in the Bible the metaphor of eating is used in relation to God’s word.  It is not [...]

Words

Our world is filled with words.  Words on TV, radio, newspapers, and billboards.  Words at school, work, city hall, and Washington.  How many of these words can we count on?  Most of us would probably answer “Not many!”  Words are often used for seductiveness and not truthfulness.  For instance, one might name a new housing [...]