- Abstain from Every Form of Evil
Abstain from Every Form of Evil By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - November 2009 Christians are to walk in the light even as their Lord is in the light. (1 John 1:7). Thus their lives are to...
- Causing the Church to Grow
Causing the Church to Grow By Thomas Thornhill The Reflector - November 2009 If you are interested in learning some methods that will guarantee an increase in church membership then continue to read...
- Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Greg Litmer The Reflector – October 2009 There is an ill wind blowing across the landscape of the Lord’s church. It is being fueled by disgruntled Christians who...
- Must Christians Submit to All Governing Authorities
Must Christians Submit to All Governing Authorities? By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector – September 2009 These are troubling times in America for Christians. As we watch developments in...
- Churches GodCentered or ManCentered
Churches – God-Centered or Man-Centered? By Sewell Hall The Reflector – September 2009 Religion by its very definition would seem to involve God. The word godly means God-centered. However, there are...
- Preacher Pitfalls
Preacher Pitfalls (An article for young preachers) By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector – August 2009 Paul references Isaiah in declaring that the feet of those that preach the gospel are...
- Does Israel Have a Divine Right to Its Land
Does Israel Have a Divine Right to Its Land? Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector – July 2009 The present land of Israel was carved out for the Jews in 1948. Since then, Jews from around the world...
- How to Succeed at Griping Without Really Trying
How to Succeed at Griping Without Really Trying By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector – July 2009 After several years of observing successful grippers, I have concluded that maybe I am...
- What a Sudden Increase in Attendance Means
What a Sudden Increase in Attendance Means By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector – July 2009 We usually sit up and take note when a congregation reports a sharp increase in her attendance. There...
- Misplaced Faith
Misplaced Faith Edward O. Bragwell Sr. The reflector – June 2009 “... the genuineness of your faith, being more precious than gold that perishes,...” — 1 Peter 2:7 The Christian’s faith is too...
- The Church Ain’t Doing Nothing
The Church Ain’t Doing Nothing Raymond Elliott The Reflector – June 2009 How often have we heard that statement from a brother in Christ? And it is to be admitted that we often fail in fulfilling the...
- A Cross Moving on Wheels
A Cross Moving on Wheels Bobby Graham The Reflector – June 2009 A few days ago as my wife and I were traveling to a nearby town, we noticed a man rather easily and briskly moving a wooden cross,...
- The Jehovah's Witnesses and 1914 A.D.
It would be difficult to overstate the importance of the year 1914 A. D. in the thinking of a Jehovah’s Witness. To him it is by far the most important year of all years.
- The Second Coming of Jesus
Here’s the mistake many make when studying this subject, in particular the events surrounding His second coming. They start with highly figurative passages, like those in the Book of Revelation, propose some theory heavily based on speculation, and then try to fit every other passage in the New Testament into their theory.
- When God’s People Begin to Think BIG
When God's People Begin to Think BIG By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr.The Reflector - April 2009
Ever since God has had a chosen people, they have sought out ways to magnify themselves – their importance, their wisdom, their strength – rather than magnifying the importance, wisdom, and strength of their God.
- Priority of Truth
Priority of Truth By W. E. Brightwell The Reflector - April 2008
If we are trying to go to heaven and take everybody with us we can, we will have to place truth above the desire for peace and progress.
- Insolence
Among the ungodly attitudes of the pagan world, described in the first chapter of Romans, was that of being despiteful (KJV) or insolent (ASV, NIV) (verse 30). It is translated from hubristes, which according to Thayer means "1) an insolent man 2) one who,
- Is Abstinence Unrealistic?
The pregnancy of recent vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s teen daughter Bristol has drawn much attention from the news media. From all reports, the Palins are handling the matter about as well as any family could, given their difficult circumstances.
- Who Hindered You?
Who Hindered You? By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr.The Reflector - February 2009 "You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?" (Gal. 5:7).
These words, addressed to the churches of Galatia (1:2), suggest the ease with which good churches can be hindered.
- Growing Acceptance of Homosexuality, The
The Growing Acceptance of Homosexuality . Andy Sochor The Reflector - January 2009 It was not that long ago in our society that homosexuality was a shameful practice that was mostly kept secret so...
- Strong in the Lord
Strong in the Lord . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - December 2008 Paul wrote, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10). There is a...
- Our Responsibility to Our Government
Our Responsibility to Our Government . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - November 2008 Conscientious Christians are in a quandary about what to do with a government that is increasingly...
- Welcome, Mr. President
Welcome, Mr. President Kent Heaton The Reflector - November 2008 Election Day has passed and the nation has elected a new president. Every four years our country is subjected to the grueling process...
- Serving Caesar and God
Serving Caesar and God . The Reflector - November 2008 Christians are citizens of two different countries. One is earthly, and the other is heavenly Rom.13:1-7; Phil.3:20-21, and Christians need to...
- Becoming “Official” Christians
Becoming “Official” Christians . By Harold Carswell The Reflector - November 2008 Official: something or someone prescribed or recognized as authorized. .. Last year I had the opportunity to talk to...
- Right to Grow in the Faith, The
The Right to Grow in the Faith By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - October 2008 The right to grow in the faith is a fundamental right that God has given the Christian. I believe that the...
- Keep Both Eyes Open
Keep Both Eyes Open . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - September 2008 Many religious people have a one-eyed approach to religion. They can only fully see one or the other side of a...
- Render Unto Caesar
“Render Unto Caesar” . By Amy Russell The Reflector - September 2008 Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. They came and said to Him,...
- Word or Two on Behalf of Simplicity, A
A Word or Two on Behalf of Simplicity . Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - August 2008 Brother Robert Turner, when asked by a good friend to critique his preaching, was reported to have replied,...
- See How Great a Forest a Little Fire Kindles
See How Great a Forest a Little Fire Kindles. (James 3:5) by Summer Mauldin The Reflection - August 2008 From Esther to Peter, we have great examples of how the tongue can be used for great or...
- Word “Church”, The
“The Word “Church” . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - July 2008 The etymology of our English word, church , is not at all clear. When one consults linguistic sources he finds several...
- In Church” vs. “At Home"
“In Church” vs. “At Home” . By Edward O. Bragwell, Jr. The Reflector - July 2008 That the word church is used in several different senses in the New Testament cannot be denied. The misunderstanding...
- Church in Crisis, The
The Church in Crisis . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - June 2008 I have a sermon titled “Crises in the Jerusalem Church” that I preach from time to time. It is based on notes that I took...
- Essentials to Doing God’s Will
Essentials to Doing God’s Will . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - May 2008 It would be extremely difficult to over emphasize the essentiality of doing God’s will. Jesus, himself, declared...
- Our Colleges
“Our Colleges . ” By Frank Driver The Reflector - May 2008 The good accomplished through colleges operated by Christians, and their potential for the future are settled facts, taken for granted. The...
- When We Have a Right
When We Have a Right . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - April 2008 There are basically two kinds of lawful action under any system of law – requirements and rights. Divine law is no...
- Change of Attitude, A
A Change of Attitude . By James P. Needham The Reflector - April 2008 A man’s attitude is the well out of which his actions are drawn. Attitude is basic and exceedingly important. Every thought, word...
- Bless Our God
“Bless Our God” . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - March 2008 Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of his praise to be heard. ( Psalm 66: 8 NKJV). Psalms 65 and 66 are...
- Grow Up
Grow Up . By Stephen Russell The Reflector - March 2008 “Grow up” is a curious phrase that is used frequently for a variety of reasons. It is generally used to indicate that the receiver of said phrase...
- Relative Righteousness
Relative Righteousness . By Dan Shipley The Reflector - March 2008 When asked by a stranger whether he considered his wife attractive, a certain rancher replied, “Compared to what?” Many are...
- What about Longsuffering
What about Longsuffering? By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - February 2008 One does not have to be very astute, to understand that longsuffering is not the present-day American’s long suit....
- Should We Be Envious Of The Workers Of Iniquity?
Should We Be Envious Of The Workers Of Iniquity? By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - February 2008 It is hard for a poor youngster to not be envious of the community drug dealer riding the...
- Abuse of Power
Abuse of Power . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - January 2008 Modern society is plagued by a lack of respect for authority. No civilized society can last under those circumstances. Sooner...
- Train Just Rolls Away, The
The Train Just Rolls Away . By Martin Bragwell The Reflector - January 2008 (Some Lessons on Opportunity) I pass a town with no name Seen through the window of a train A boy and girl stand side by...
- Brotherhood, The
“The Brotherhood . ” By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - December 2007 “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. (1 Peter 2:17) The word “brotherhood” here is...
- Why I Left The Christian Church
Why I Left The Christian Church . By Floyd Decker The Reflector - December 2007 (Editor’s Note: This article by the late brother Floyd Decker is just as relevant in 2007 as it was in 1944. Many of...
- Does Jesus Care?
Does Jesus Care? By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - December 2007 The song, “Does Jesus Care?”, written in 1901, has been a comfort to Christians during the trials of the past century. It is...
- Doting About Questions
“Doting About Questions . ” By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr The Reflector - December 2007 Paul warns of those who are “doting about questions and strifes of words.” (1 Tim. 6:4). The basic meaning of the...
- With All Purity
“With All Purity” . By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - November 2007 “Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers,...
- Wringing Our Hands And Failing To Lift Up Our Eyes
Wringing Our Hands And Failing To Lift Up Our Eyes By Dennis Reed The Reflector - November 2007 The cause of the Lord is greatly suffering in our day because of brethren who are determined to follow...
- Renewed Effort, A
A Renewed Effort . Editorial The Reflector - October 2007 For sometime we have been thinking about resurrecting “The Reflector” or publishing a similar paper. A number of people who were on our...
- What about Romans 14?
What about Romans 14? By Edward O.Bragwell, Sr. The Reflector - October 2007 In my judgment, much of the recent discussion over Romans 14 misses the mark. I have difficulty categorically affirming...
- Correcting The Evil World
Correcting The Evil World . By Joe Fitch The Reflector - October 2007 It is easy to pick up preaching themes from the world news. There is much that is shocking – and shockingly wrong. We get caught...
- Is Your Faith Based on Evidence?
Is Your Faith Based on Evidence? By Stephen Russell The Reflector - October 2007 In the minds of so many today religion is something that is good for the mental well-being of an individual. It has...
