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.
Oxford English Dictionary defines “Fear of Missing Out” as “anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on a social media website.” This sounds new and modern but it isn’t really new at all. Satan has been using this tactic since the beginning. In the Garden of …
My social media usage would be considered moderate. I enjoy seeing the pictures of my friends & keeping in touch with others. I too, share information & pictures. Social media has created another realm for us to interact. We may forget our Christian influence is seen in the virtual world as well. I’m not the …
Seeking the truth of Scripture is paramount with each step of our walk with Christ. Knowing more about Jesus strengthens our relationship, stomps out doubt, and motivates us to love Christ. What does it say about us when we seek the truth? Acts 17:11 says These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that …
In 1999 a number of Turkish villages were destroyed by a massive earthquake. Sadly, this could have been avoided. 30 years prior, the villagers had been warned by scientists that certain towns were situated on top of a major fault line. They were instructed to relocate as soon as possible. An earthquake could occur at …
Do you use the rule book when you play Monopoly? I have never read the rules for Monopoly. Why? Getting to do something while making up my rules just seems easier. Playing the game with a skeleton set of guidelines takes the pressure off of trying to examine, prepare, and do what I am supposed …
The Bible is clear: Judgment is coming. In fact, the “eternal judgment” is one of the foundational teachings of Christianity (Heb. 6:1-2). In both the Old and New Testaments, the reality and certainty of the final judgment is revealed. For the unrighteous, those who do not know God and have not been purchased by the …
Unfortunately, compromise has become commonplace & a willingness to go along just to get along has become the mindset of most religious bodies of our day. The Bible plainly teaches we are to live peaceable with all men (Romans 12:18). Christians are not to seek division, strife, & confrontation. Christians are to follow Christ & …
Since it opened in 1937, more than 2,000 people have jumped off of the Golden Gate Bridge in an attempt to commit suicide. The jumps have become so commonplace that authorities have placed signs on the bridge that read: THE CONSEQUENCES OF JUMPING FROM THIS BRIDGE ARE FATAL AND TRAGIC. They have even included a …
Man made religions grow due to entertainment worship & an acceptance of feel good philosophy. Once faithful Christians have exchanged truth for fiction. The Hebrew writer says Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away (2:1). Ignoring God’s commands will cause the once faithful to …
Recently, officials from the U.S. Coast Guard revealed the results of a series of massive drug busts. The month-long operation based out of a port in Florida netted 16 tons of cocaine. The officials estimated that the drugs had a street value of over $1 billion. One billion dollars worth of cocaine in that one …
