Recently, Brother Neal Pollard shared this post atwww.preacherpollard.com. I would like to share a fewof his reasons and encourage you to visit his website. -I need the fellowship of Christian family in the middle of the week spent exposed to the world. -I draw strength from the teaching of God’s Word and the comments others …
Category: Weekly Encouragement
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.
Thank Ya’ll For Not Leaving
This past Friday night, the football team Asa plays for got beat handily in the season opener 56-0! Not a good way to start the season (this is an understatement). Despite a good effort by our boys and coaches, at the end of the day, we were just outmanned and the opposition was very talented. …
Words
Words matter. We have so many ways in which we use our words. We have the spoken word. We have the written word. We have the texted word. We have the emailed word. We have the posted word. Thankfully, we have the Inspired Word! James 1:19-20 is clear when it comes to how we are …
What Would You Take For It?
When my dad bought me something or gave me something he knew I really wanted, after a period of time, he would grin and say, “What would you take for it?” Knowing I wouldn’t part with whatever gift he had bestowed upon me, he liked to test me and reassure himself he had made me …
Loose Leaf Paper & New Pencils(#2)
“Parents that treat the church as optional, shouldn’t be surprised when their children treat Jesus as unnecessary.” ~Unknown “Going back to school ” is once again upon us! In our part of the world, August always means “school” will soon be starting! Education was always important to my parents, especially my father. My father always …
The Way We Look At Others
“If looks could kill…” “Don’t look at me that way!” “Did you see the look she gave him?” The way we look at others says so much about us. Likewise, the way the Lord looks at us says so much about Him. As Allen recently guided us through another study of the parable of the …
Pain & Suffering
We are dealing with pain and suffering. Our varying degrees of “hurt” are different because we all are on different journeys to the same place. Our labor and toil are met each day with emotional, social, financial, and physical pain. Our wounds can make us incapable of moving from one hour to another. Have we …
Why Should I Attend VBS This Week?
Vacation Bible School is upon us again and you may be asking, “Why should I attend VBS this week?” VBS is another opportunity for spiritual growth! Jesus established His church as a community of His followers to worship God, encourage one another and spread the Good News. Attending VBS will allow you to grow closer …
Today Was A Hard Day!
“Happiness is not the absence of problems; it’s the ability to deal with them.” ~Unknown When we say, “Today was a hard day,” where do we turn? In answering this question, I hope you will consider these four options for seeking shelter, comfort, and peace: God—Psalm 46:1-3 says God is our refuge and strength, A …
Success, Significance, Salvation, Seeking
People spend the first part of their life seeking to be successful (learning skills to prepare them for work, establish their family, begin a job or career) then spend the second half of their life being significant. The challenge is to ensure we are not only focusing on success but being significant by serving God. …