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.
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!” (Ps. 107:1) When the gentle rains come and replenish the earth, remember that God is good. When you are in the midst of a violent storm, remember that God is good. When you see a majestic sunrise / sunset, remember that …
Matthew 8:23-27 says Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O …
Rahab is a well-known character from biblical history. She appears briefly, though prominently, in Joshua chapters 2 and 6. She is a key player as the children of Israel prepare themselves to do battle and enter the promised land of Canaan. She protects the Israelite spies from being discovered. In turn, she and her family …
James 3:1-12 says My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey …
A few years ago, I had a passing conversation with a mature Christian about “our purpose” and the daily function of a Christian. As we departed in the basement of the building, he said, “Preachin’ and teachin’, that’s where it’s at!” Our conversation has reminded me how much I sometimes complicate my focus as …
In this unusual time of a pandemic due to the COVID virus, of course we seek to be compassionate, flexible, and understanding…we must do our best to take care of each other (Matt. 7:12; Phil. 2:4). That being said, how much is “enough” when it comes to assembling with the saints? At a minimum, we …
Ron Williams & Don Williams have spent more than thirty years dedicating their lives helping others deal with, preparing for, and overcoming “grief & loss.” Ron & Don will be our presenters for the weekend. Friday (October 15)- 5:30 PM: “What Is Grief and Loss?” Saturday (October 16)- 8:30 AM: “Death, Dying, Loss” 9:45 AM: …
To “be generous” is to show a readiness to give more of something, as in money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. The Bible often challenges us to examine ourselves relative to our generosity. Additionally, each time we are reminded about the less-than-ideal conditions in other areas of the world we see just …
My wife had a former co-worker (friend) to lose her husband to the Coronavirus this past weekend. Amy had been texting with her friend and monitoring the situation for a few days. All indications were the situation would not improve. When I learned of the gentleman’s passing, Amy told me her friend said, “This is …
“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.” ~G.K. Chesterton I hope you have had a great week so far. As you read this, we will be well into another week of opportunity and challenges. As I type and as you read, chances are, we will be in contact with …
