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.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Heb. 4:12) Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with the meekness the implanted word, …
This week, we will gather with friends, family, and loved ones to “give thanks” for our blessings, reflect on the past, and remember those who are no longer with us. As we gather, may we continue to be thankful for Jesus Christ. May we be mindful of the sacrifice He made for us, remember our …
Last Sunday afternoon, I walked for about forty minutes at home. It was a nice, brisk fall afternoon. I finished up walking as the darkness was moving in on our part of the world. As the wind blew, I could see out of the corner of my eye a swing in a tree we put …
Mark chapter 2 (as well as Matthew 9 and Luke 5), records the time that Jesus Christ healed a paralyzed man—one who had to be carried by his friends. The report begins by telling us that Jesus was wildly popular at this particular time: “And many were gathered together, so that there was no more …
It occurs to me that there are some significant similarities between casting a vote in the democratic process and in living the Christian life. Casting a vote is much more than merely marking a piece of paper and subsequently placing it in the proper receptacle. Similarly, living the Christian life is much more than simply …
My daddy was a man of many talents. He thawed frozen water pipes under the house during the winter, repaired bicycles, house fans, was a great cook and even overhauled a car engine in our driveway. When I was old enough, my job was to always hold the flashlight, carry the toolbox, or just talk …
1 & 2 Chronicles offers us several great reminders about what a wonderful blessing worship should be to our lives. Especially right now when our routines have been disrupted, we need to make sure we are participating with heart, soul, mind, and strength. When the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, David declared …
All facets of life have been modified or adapted to meet safety guidelines and to be cautious in relation to the Coronavirus. We know these changes have brought challenges. However, we know each time a challenge is present, an opportunity is evident. Churches across the world and churches in our region have had to develop …
Much has been made of legislation in Kentucky requiring public schools to post the phrase, “In God We Trust.” Some schools have totally embraced this law by very clearly and boldly making these words visible while other schools have done all they can to barely meet the requirement of displaying these four words. I am …
It is easy to get discouraged and to feel overwhelmed. We have numerous responsibilities and expectations put upon us and the pressure to accomplish it all can be a heavy burden. The burden can feel especially heavy if we are convinced we must carry it alone. Consider just a couple of moments from the life …
