Every week, the ministers here at the South Green church of Christ write brief articles for the congregation's weekly bulletin. The following is a copy of those articles, which have been adapted to this digital environment. Brief and to the point, these articles are designed to inspire, encourage, and challenge all. We hope and trust you will find them useful.
When Asa was about five years old, we bought him a bicycle for his birthday. Given that his birthday is in December, the weather did not permit him to ride it outside for a while. One morning, he decided to ride down our hallway. He did not know how to use the breaks and …
In light of the recent damage and loss caused by tornadoes, I, like you, have watched the news coverage. I heard one elected official say, in an effort to reassure those impacted by the challenges that lay ahead, “You are not alone!” I found comfort and appreciation in this gentlemen’s sentiment. But, let us …
We are constantly reminded that life can be challenging. Life can be hard. Sometimes…life can be VERY hard. But we don’t go through it alone! We don’t go through it unnoticed by heaven! Someone has said: “Since God the Father intends to make you like Jesus, He will take you through the same experiences Jesus …
This is a time of moral outrage. Anger and animosity quickly and easily spill over from one person to the next, often in violent outbursts. Riots and looting have been recorded and reported from the streets of several major U.S. cities. Bitterness and condescension is lobbed from one side of the aisle to the other …
Man made religions grow due to entertainment worship & an acceptance of feel good philosophy. Once faithful Christians have exchanged truth for fiction. The Hebrew writer says Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away (2:1). Ignoring God’s commands will cause the once faithful to …
A few years ago, a country song entitled, “Where Corn Don’t Grow” was somewhat popular for a little while. The theme of the song is a seventeen year old feels he must chase his dreams away from the family & farm that raised him. He can only be successful in a bigger place, a large …
As a Christian living in this current culture, it is easy to feel outnumbered and out of place. To take a stand for almost any type of “traditional” moral or ethical value is to put oneself at odds with those who are vocal, combative and vindictive. Why does the world view Christians with such suspicion …
The church continues to offer all of the same benefits it has always offered. We sometimes chase after what the world offers. We invest hours upon hours to ensure we will secure “status” or significance in society. We prepare ourselves and our children for opportunities that will put us in a position to secure a …
We are blessed to have 168 hours in a week. We know during that span of time many jobs, chores, and hurdles require our attention. We know that Matthew 6:33 tells us to “seek first the kingdom of God.” We know the benefit of studying God’s word and how we are strengthened spiritually & emotionally when we …
We all have desired to have more in life at some point in our life. In a lighthearted way, we all have been labeled as someone who is trying to “keep up with the Joneses.” When I hear this phrase, I always sit silently and smile. Anyone who knows us, knows we have never owned …
