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About us randal, April 29, 2002 at 4:06:00 PM BST
Forthright is published by a group of friends for people who want new treasures from God's storeroom on their way to the Cross. The daily e-zine is published online and by email, with original content. Copyright © 2002-2004 by Forthright Magazine. All rights reserved. Articles rights revert to the authors after publication. Randal Matheny, editor. About us A. A. Neale
Except that he also has a sense of humor. He writes in the Thankful column when his ticker will let him. Barbara Oliver
Barbara makes sure you get Forthright's great articles in your email box. She also turns into a writer on Tuesdays for Oliver's Twist. Barry Newton Barry was a missionary in Florianopolis, Brazil, for several years and is married to Sofia, a Brazilian from Belo Horizonte. He now works with the <A HREF="sjchurchofchrist.org target="_blank">Central church in San Jose, California, and uses his thinking cap to produce articles that get down to the nitty-gritty of our faith. Barry writes on Wednesdays in the Hands-on Faith column. Don Ruhl Don has been preaching for 24 years, starting with the North Long Beach Church of Christ in Long Beach, California 1980-1983. He worked with the Nile Street Church in Klamath Falls, Oregon 1983-2002. He preaches for the Savage Street congregation in Grants Pass, Oregon. Don keeps us twice blessed daily with his short devotionals. Emmett Smith III Emmett preaches for a small congregation near Paragould, Arkansas, where he was born and raised. He is a 1975 graduate of Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould (Bible), an alumnus of Harding University in Searcy (Bible/Chemistry), and a 1988 graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a BS in Engineering. He and his wife Jeanina have three daughters, two of whom they still home-school. The eldest daughter is studying at Faulkner University. In addition to his interest in scriptural studies, Emmett is also a Professional Engineer and is working towards certification as a Professional Land Surveyor. Sundays are Emmett's day to write in Understanding the Times. Gregory Alan Tidwell Greg has served as a minister for the church of Christ at 1130 Fishinger Road in Columbus, Ohio, since 1984. He and his wife Peggy have identical twin sons, David and Jordan. Greg holds a MA from Vanderbilt University. He serves as Acquisitions Editor and Columnist for Gospel Advocate Company. Greg writes Fridays in Outlines of Faith. Dr. Jimmy Jividen Jimmy speaks across the country frequently, is a prolific author, and just doesn't stop when it comes to getting word out about the gospel. He works with the Oldham Lane congregation in Abilene, Texas. On Tuesdays, Jimmy prefers to speak where the Scriptures Speak. (Jimmy has been battling illness lately, but hopes to appear now and again.) Kevin Cauley
Kevin has two boys, Austin, 7, and Charlie, 5. There's never a dull moment in the Cauley household. On Saturdays, Kevin serves up tasty bites in Basic Greek. Michael E. Brooks Mike is Minister of Missions and Evangelism with Highland Park Church of Christ in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He began preaching the Gospel in 1967. Since 1988 Mike has been involved in foreign missions in South America, Africa, and South Asia. Beginning in 1999 he devoted full time to missions, primarily in Bangladesh and Nepal. Decatur, Alabama, natives, Mike and Brenda (Campbell) have been married for 36 years, with three children and five grandchildren. Mike is a graduate of David Lipscomb University (BA) and Harding University Graduate School of Religion (MAR). He authored <a href="www.bookfinder.com" target_"blank">In Search of Perfection: Studies from Job. As Director of Khulna, Bangladesh, Bible College, Mike divides his year between Asia and the U.S. He campaigns in Bangladesh and Nepal. In May 2003 he spoke on the first annual Bible Lectures of the School of Biblical Studies in Jos, Nigeria. Mike jots down Field Notes on Saturdays. Mike Benson
Mike is a 1983 graduate of Freed-Hardeman University with a BA in Bible. He and his family reside in Evansville, Indiana. Mike's articles have appeared in Carolina Messenger, Power, Words of Truth, Gospel Gazette Online, The Voice of Truth International, The World Evangelist, The Gospel Journal, Biblical Notes, and Fulton County Gospel News. Mike is editor of KneEmail, a Monday-Friday brief, devotional message. Mike fosters Fidelity every Thursday. Mitchell Skelton Mitchell, a Middle Tennessee native, born 1969, is the husband of Sheryl Skelton. They have three beautiful children, ages seven, three and two. Mitchell preaches at Midway church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He is a 1992 graduate of Lipscomb University and is pursuing his degree in Bible at Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama. Mitchell is also a small business owner operating a convenience store and Subway sandwich shop in partnership with his father. On Thursdays, Mitchell opens The X-Files, an "x-pository" focus on unity and other Biblical issues. Dr. Philip D. Sanders
Phil chimes in Sundays with his column From Friend to Friend. J. Randal Matheny
Randal says his piece on Mondays with Final Phase. Richard Mansel
He has been writing for many years and has had articles in several brotherhood publications and edits a weekly newsletter entitled Culture Wars, examining social issues in the news. He is married to Deirdre and they have two daughters, Chelsea and Sarah. Richard appeals to those not familiar with Christianity on Tuesdays, with Square One. Stan Mitchell
He has authored two books, The Wise Get Wiser, and the Foolish More Foolish, and Give the Winds a Mighty Voice: Our Worship in Song. Stan does a Reality Check on Wednesdays. Tim Hall
He is married to Joyce Edlin, whom he met at FHU. They have two sons, Nathan and David, one daughter, Rebecca, and one daughter-in-law, Amy. Tim has published the e-mail devotional HEM-Lines since May of 1997. With Tim, every Friday is Good Friday. Catch his Heavenly Connections to set you up for a great weekend. UPDATED 2004 JULY 7. ... subscribe
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by Don Ruhl Read the Bible in a Year This evening read John 4:30--54 The disciples went into a town to buy food while Jesus remained out of the town. There He engaged a woman in conversation. When the disciples returned, here is what happened, 31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." 32 But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know" (Joh. 4:31, 32). As you read the Gospel According to John, watch ... more ... by diane amberg @ 5/18/05, 4:59 AM Having a Tender Heart by Don Ruhl Read the Bible in a Year This morning read Second Kings 22 and 23 Having a Tender Heart When Josiah heard the word of God for the first time, he tore his clothes, knowing of the wrath that was upon Jerusalem for the idolatry of his forefathers. Therefore, he sent messengers to a prophetess to inquire of the Lord. He did have a message for Josiah. God said through the prophetess, 19 "...because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before ... more ... by diane amberg @ 5/18/05, 4:56 AM ![]()
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