Regardless of season or the state of the economy, it seems people are always in need physically, emotion- ally, financially, spiritually, and mentally. Some may see this as a challenge. The church should view these obstacles as opportunities to demonstrate benevolence. Benevolence is not just a term used to describe the act of giving someone …
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.
Take Advantage of What the Church Offers
Recently, I dropped Asa off at the building for an activity that will enhance his ability to develop a budget and be a better provider both financially & spiritually when he starts his family one day. I know our schedules create barriers from time to time and we can’t attend everything. However, I felt badly …
Reminders
We all need reminders. If not for our digital calendars & alarms, our post-it notes, and our spouses, most of us would be lost and would fail to meet most deadlines. The Lord let Peter know that he had a responsibility to remind his fellow Christians about what was truly important (2 Peter 1:12-15; 3:1-2). …
Please Do Not Be Discouraged
Many times our “downs” outweigh our “ups.” We may feel we are going uphill all the while being pulled back. We may be hurting because our loved ones are hurting due to health challenges, financial setbacks, or spiritual deprivation. We may spend our mornings, days, or late nights in tears because of the things life …
I Am Thankful For Heaven
We will give thanks for blessings this week. This week may be a challenging time despite our blessings. We all are missing our loved ones. Some of us have challenges with our health as we wait on the next step of treatment or as we plan how we can improve our health. Financial challenges continue …
Fooling Ourselves
Three times in James 1 we are warned about being deceived—specifically we are cautioned against deceiving ourselves. While the Lord does not desire for us to live in fear (cf. 1 John 5:13; 2 Cor. 5:1; Heb. 10:22- 23; et. al.), it is dangerous and foolish to act as if we have no sin (1 …
Notes From The Campaign Trail
I am extremely thankful for the political process in our country. I am appreciative for the framers of our constitution and all military personnel who allow our system of government to work better than anyone else’s on the planet! As imperfect as the system is, our form of government & the way we elect our …
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Much has been made recently regarding the Mega Millions Jackpot reaching a payout of $1.6 billion. It was reported an individual in South Carolina had the “winning numbers.” According to the Mega Millions website, the next big jackpot is $70 million and is scheduled to be drawn on Tuesday, November 6th. I admit I do …
After Baptism, What Then?
The Bible is plain when it comes to be baptized (Acts 2:38). Paul Sain in his book, Ready Reference For Growing Christians, in regards to after someone is baptize tells us…. Things To Remember: • You are a babe in Christ-I Peter 2:2, I Cor. 3:1-2 • You have changed-II Cor. 5:17, I Peter 1:22-23 …
The Christian (as seen in Philemon)
The letter to Philemon is much more than a personal letter from Paul to his friend about the runaway named Onesimus. It is a message from God to each one of us. It is a message about what God expects to see in the lives of those who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. …
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