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.
In his farewell address of 1796, George Washington famously stated: Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to a political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. A couple of years later John Adams said: We have no government armed in power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. We …
Today is the day…August 21, 2017…the Great American Total Solar Eclipse! For those of us in this area of Kentucky, we find ourselves very close to what is known as “the path of totality” (where viewing the eclipse is optimal). Ancient people did not know what to make of celestial events such as an eclipse. …
Suffering, challenge, and despair seem to always be close by. Given all of these challenges, how can we find comfort? We can find comfort because of what the Psalmist tell us in Psalm 9:9-10, The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in …
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” ( 1 Thess. 5:11) “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works” (Heb. 10:24) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:3) Don’t wait for someone else …
Grief & suffering come in many forms at different stages of life. We are commanded to pray for those in need (Phil. 2:3-4), assist people with things they cannot provide for themselves (Deut. 15:11), & bear one anothers burdens (Gal. 6:2) as they are challenged with loss of every kind. Ron & Don Williams in …
As school begins, we must monitor our kids each day. Brad Harrub identified reasons we are losing our children along with solutions to ensure our kids will remain steadfast in their walk with Christ. Reasons We Are Losing Our Kids: 1. Lack of Knowledge (Hosea 4:6, I Peter 3:15). 2. Lack of Combat Preparation (Eph. …
We expect the artists of our day, such as poets, composers, and painters, to point the masses to another world by exciting the senses and exposing the world to that which is beautiful. Such was the case with the biblical poets as well. The Psalmist often spoke of the amazing beauty of God. “One thing …
We were blessed to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary last Friday. Yearly milestones remind us how blessed we are & how far we’ve come. I am thankful to have a Christian spouse. Wedding anniversaries remind us of God’s plan for marriage, how we are to handle challenges & the importance of focusing on eternity together. …
Not an hour fades from the clock that doesn’t find us thinking about, missing, or longing to be with our friends, neighbors, family members, or spouse that has already passed away. We know the void we have is a result of the deep love we shared. We are confident in the expectation of comfort Scripture …
It seems as we reach a milestone we thought would totally satisfy us only brings more goals, more wants, and more needs. Wanting to have things we have worked for is totally fine. Desiring more and striving to enjoy an increased standard of living is okay. Understanding where our blessings come from is a must: …
