Walking In The Park
Years ago, I was walking alone through the big city park near downtown. I think I was feeling a bit tired, not so much tired physically as mentally and emotionally, just “down”.
Then, as I walked, I noticed: way across …
Archives
The Christadelphian TidingsThe Christadelphian Tidings (1958 – 1998) is published bi-monthly for the Christadelphians of North America and provides news on Christadelphian events in that area, but also provides general articles of Biblical exposition and exhortation.
Sunday School Programs
Sunday school programs are wonderful times with all the children playing their roles (and especially my grandchildren now), and the adults singing in the choir, and me in the back row trying to find the bass part. We always have …
Three Brothers, Three Sunday Schools
Where it all started
All three of us were born in Victoria, British Columbia, in the 1960s and grew up in the Sunday school there from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s. Our names are Stephen, Mark and Shawn Snobelen, …
Finding Strength In God
Our ways of life are so varied, our problems and anxieties so diverse, and yet, in this table lies the strength for every need, and the courage to face every difficulty.
“And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David …
Meaningful Moment
My meaningful moment was at a Bible school in the Caribbean. My husband is opposed to my faith, and I live in what is strangely called “isolation”. I cannot attend Bible schools unless I bring along my two young children. …
Our Moral Compass – Part 1
In our previous article we determined that the consistent pattern for an easterly direction indicated a progression away from God and toward the flesh. A western progression indicated a return to God, such as the exclusively western direction needed to …
The Savior Judge – Part 9
In this series we have been working through many aspects of salvation, including the role of Jesus at God’s right hand. We have seen that the fundamental purpose of the sacrifice of Christ is not about making things different for …
Which God? The Exclusivity Issue (6) Theological Implications Of The Resurrection – Part 22
In the past few articles we have explored various lines of evidence that lead us to believe in the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. We based our decision to accept the gospel accounts as written because of a …
The Mind Of Christ
“For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16).
When Paul wrote about having the “mind of Christ”, what exactly did he mean? Was he …
“My Version Of The Facts”
One of the physicists who developed the atomic bomb, Leo Szilard, once announced to his friend Hans Bethe that he was thinking of keeping a diary. “I don’t intend to publish it,” he said. “I am merely going to record …
Minute Meditation – Here Is A Test
Richard Bach said, “Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished. If you’re alive, it isn’t.”
Each one of us has a mission in life. God has called us to serve Him. We do not …
Letters
Bible and Science: Design vs. Chance
I read most of Bible and Science yesterday, and it is very good. I am hoping my eldest son will read it as he has a problem believing the “strict literal view” of creation. …
War In Israel!
“When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by enemies… stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” (Luke 21:20,28).
Do we realize what an extraordinary time we are living in? The newspaper, the radio, the television …
My Apple Pie
My son has started to help me make apple pie. It is logical that boys, especially teen and pre-teen boys, with their interest in large quantities and endless supplies of food, will quite often enjoy cooking. My daughter also enjoys …
Life Out Of Death
A few days ago I witnessed a funeral procession passing by. It was that of a young man who had died in the prime of life. As I watched, many thoughts filled my mind. Though many others watched along with …
The Salvation Process – Part 8
Last month we saw that the fundamental sacrifice we offer to God is our will, the essence of ourselves. We let Him be the one who declares right and wrong in our lives, and we accept His will as the …
Which God? The Exclusivity Issue (5) The Resurrection Of Jesus – Part 20
We continue this month with several more arguments that substantiate the resurrection accounts. Remember, in our era we confront the tertiary task of belief: can we trust the documents? We look at the New Testament writings that refer to the …
Contrasting Characters
As children, we are masters of imagination but, as we mature, we seem to neglect this God-given ability. As we consider a well-known portion of scripture, let us draw upon our imagination to enable us to enter into the emotions …
NASU Steering Committee Announcement
From the NASU Regional Unity Representatives To the ecclesias in North America June 10, 2006
Dear Brethren,
For the past year the NASU Steering Committee has been inactive and has essentially ceased to function following publication of the NASU survey …
“Man Proposes; God Disposes”
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps” (Prov. 16:9, NIV).
This verse points out the contrast between what man actually plans, on the one hand, and what God DIRECTS on the other. “Man …
Minute Meditation – Walk Humbly With God
During the first year of life most babies begin to try to take a few steps. Walking is a big accomplishment for them, and once they master it they are off in every direction imaginable. The job of the parents …
Iran And Israel Iran Wants The Jews To Be The First To Suffer
Charles Krauthammer, national columnist for The Washington Post, wrote the following, which appeared in The Austin American-Statesman on May 6 [his comments are in italics, ours in regular type]:
When something happens for the first time in 1,871 years, it …
The Great Catch Of Fish – Part 8
The same night in which he was betrayed, Jesus shared a meal with his disciples, and said, “All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of …
Letters
Samuel’s Lineage
Dear Bro. George,
I wish you all the best as you take on the responsibilities of editor of the magazine. And also a special thanks to Bro. Don for his many years of service. I have read the …
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code, a novel by Dan Brown, has generated a huge amount of interest from the reading public. About 40 million copies have been sold worldwide, and the movie was released on May 19.
Why so much fuss …
Meaningful Moments
A meaningful moment for me was the dedication of the Plegt Anker Bible Camp in April 1999, by brethren John Roberts and Michael Owen. I still feel the thrill of achievement accomplished, a dream come true. More than fifty of …
The Sacrifice Of Will – Part 7
Picking up from last month, the fundamental mechanism of salvation is just forgiveness. There’s no mysticism about it. It is simply that God chooses to forgive us. God says, “You have sinned and I’m going to take your sins away.” …
Which God? The Exclusivity Issue (4) ¬ The Resurrection Of Jesus (Continued) – Part 20
In this month’s installment, I will continue with two more lines of evidence pointing to the literal, historical resurrection of Jesus. These two studies take us back into a realm often neglected in these apologetics writings, that is, our familiar …
Caring For Each Other
One might consider that the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah are an unlikely subject for an exhortation prior to partaking of the emblems commemorating the death and resurrection of our Lord. Certainly their sins were base and distasteful to contemplate. …
The Parable Of The Fire Alarm
Early on Friday morning, at Bible school — in the dead of night…
A persistent, loud (very, very loud — to tell the truth) ringing… and the hand reaches instinctively for the clock alarm. But, no, that’s not it! The …