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.
These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from …
I love The United States Of America! We celebrated our country’s 244th birthday this past weekend. I am so thankful for all the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this nation. We continue to enjoy these freedoms due to our wonderful armed services made up of dedicated men and women. I have always been a …
What is it that moves you? What is it that really gets your attention? What really lights your fire and causes you to speak up and act out? The disciple of Jesus should be very concerned about the answer to these questions. Passion is a good thing. God has created us to be passionate. However, …
We are excited and thankful for the opportunity to assemble on Sunday mornings for worship (8:30 AM & 10:30 AM-refer to your group schedule for your time slot). This opportunity provides much hope and optimism as we seek to take steps to return to our “normal” weekly assemblies in the future. Let us remember additional …
In Isaiah chapter 40 verse 31, we read, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” The obvious import and spiritual truth imparted by the passage is that strength and …
Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in …
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds …
We often get the tests first and the lessons come later. We learn the most about ourselves when challenging times show up. While we do not find comfort in being challenged, we can often discover growth! Since Friday, March 13th, all of us have been “shuttered” due to COVID-19. We all have heard more and …
There are many voices competing for our attention. There are many destinations pleading for our arrival. There are many products and companies begging for our money. Yet only once voice matters. Only one destination is of any consequence. Only one being can inform us as what to do with / how to look at our …
Stephen Covey was an American educator, author, businessman, and keynote speaker. His most famous book is entitled, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” This book highlights seven ways one can be more effective in life, work, or their profession as they seek to hone their craft. Habit #5 is: Seek first to understand, then …
