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.
Serving the Lord creates so many opportunities to bring guidance, unity, and direction to those around us. When Moses died, we see a transition of power. For decades, Joshua had served as Moses’ assistant. Now, God was directing Joshua to lead the children of Israel. Joshua 1:1-5 says, “After the death of Moses the servant …
Stephen Covey famously suggested that one of the habits of highly effective people is that they “begin with the end in mind.” I was thinking of that phrase recently while studying the book of Ecclesiastes at the very time that we have started a brand new year. Seeing that this is January of 2021, it …
Even though we have moved into the digital age, I continue to use a “paper planner.” I like being able to write thoughts, ideas, and make plans while turning pages. Each little block on a calendar represents 24 hours. As we write & plan on each block, do we make room for Jesus? We see …
What a year this has been! We have seen a lot and been through even more. To put it mildly, 2020 has been a challenge. Yet, here we are, ready to begin something brand new…a new year that has the potential to special. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The …
When we grow, we increase! When we increase, we abound! When we abound, we please our Lord! I Corinthians 15:58 says, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” We are expected to be “fruit bearers” according …
I attended a funeral for one of my first cousins on a cold afternoon a few years ago. The preacher who officiated the funeral also offered remarks at the graveside. As he began talking at the cemetery he said, “I wonder what the weather will be like on the day of my funeral. I have …
Numerous times in Scripture we read about godly men and women who “find favor” in the sight of God and the people around them. It seems to be a common characteristic. For example: · Esther is described again and again as one who won favor in the sight of the king and his subordinates (2:9, …
Let’s add another tool to your toolbox… Our words can enrage or encourage. Our words matter! God, in His wisdom, saw that words are the mode for which humanity would learn about the relationship He desires to have with us. Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of …
The book of Job provides valuable insight into numerous areas of our lives. For one, we learn that genuine struggle and suffering does not mean we have been forgotten by God. Job struggled with these feelings: “Why do you hide your face and count me as your enemy?” (13:24) He felt forgotten. It was as …
This past Friday night, our high school football team’s season ended like it has ended over the last several years, with a defeat. When you lose a game during the playoffs, your season is finished. It has been the pattern over the years the opponent who hands us the loss during the playoffs are usually …
