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.
Actually, we have experienced some form of quarantine for closer to 5 weeks as a nation. COVID-19 has impacted all of us differently. It seems we all have been given a little more time to reflect on our lives and the future. Some are calling this the “Great Pause.” What are we doing to improve …
And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. (Mark 6:31) In the midst of this sheltering of families and the shutdown of numerous businesses, we have been forced to slow down. For …
Today, somewhere, some of us are receiving bad news, having to deal with unexpected challenges, existing in the darkness of being alone, having feelings hurt, not sure where our next meal is coming from, wondering how we are going to make that payment or we may be going through excruciating physical pain. During times like …
No, this has nothing to do with road rage or becoming impatient while behind the wheel of a car. In fact, it has nothing to do with automobiles at all. I’m thinking about biblical references to horns being utilized at key times. Specifically, I’m thinking about the instrument known as the shofar – made from …
I hope you have been able to enjoy the sunshine, see the flowers, and observe the greening of the landscape. Even in the midst of challenges, we can still see the beauty of God. I see a spiritual application as well. The church continues to reflect Christ and honor God even in the midst of …
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) What I read Monday morning said this: Approximately 250 Americans have been told to stay home. That means do not go to work…do not go to school…do not leave the house at all unless you …
To say, “Our world has changed,” is an understatement. Within two weeks, the way we travel, conduct business, and interact with humanity does not resemble our behavior when we began the month on March 1st. Everyone’s “adjustment” has been different because of where we live, how we work, and how we congregate. But one thing …
As you aware, our Grief Seminar that was scheduled for later this month has been cancelled. We are working on rescheduling this opportunity for later in 2020. We will let you know soon when this seminar will take place. While we find ourselves rescheduling events and rearranging our plans, we know challenges and dealing difficult …
We know that our heart can “break” emotionally due to loss of life, watching someone lead a life away from Christ, dealing with failing health, tragedy and trauma, the loss of a job (income), severed relationships, and absorbing hurtful words from someone we love. These situations and more cause one to grieve. Grief affects a …
Grief is a natural and healthy consequence that should occur when a loss has happened in your life! We are reminded of this in Job 6:1-3, Then Job answered and said: Oh, that my grief were fully weighed, And my calamity laid with it on the scales! For then it would be heavier than the …
