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.
An online dictionary defines the term authentic as the following: not false or copied; genuine; real. With the use of social media in today’s world, being authentic has taken a backseat to having the “perfect” image online. We have become obsessed with ourselves and making ourselves as near-perfect as possible. Social media is inundated with …
Technology has been a huge asset for communication in the last 10+ years. There are many positives technology has brought about. The ability to Facetime/ Video Conference while away from family has brought people in distance places closer together. Email allows one the ability to write a letter or send a document in a split …
Life can present challenges. Sometimes the difficulty is of our own doing, other times it is not. However, there is a sense in which we always have a choice. By that I mean that we always have the opportunity to choose Jesus. No matter how tired, stressed, sick, etc. We can still choose Jesus. It …
“I want this.” “I want that.” “I think I need this or that.” These are all quotes that we say when some item or product catches our eye. Contentment is the concept of being happy or pleased with what we have in our life. Being content is often a struggle for people in today’s world. …
Can you imagine what life would be like without mirrors? Picture yourself getting ready for the day…you’ve brushed your teeth and start to brush your hair, but there is no mirror! How will you know how great your new haircut looks? What about the outfit? Does it work? Not long ago, I read about a …
We ALL have been in tense discussions when it comes to religion & government. While imperfect, our system of government cannot be rivaled. We enjoy more freedom than other nations. However, constituents contribute to a political campaign, Christians in- vest in the Kingdom! Both are seeking something in return. Christian involvement in the political process …
We understand the brevity of life with the impending reality of dying. We understand the possibility of losing family, friends, and our peers to the appointment we all must keep. Being aware of the realization we will not last forever should motivate us to ask: “What does the Bible say about death?” Hebrews 9:27 says …
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Ps. 46:10) What does God expect of us when He demands that we be still? • God expects us to stop rushing and fighting—to stop the chaos. • Psalm 63:6; 119:48; Mark 6:31 …
Financial experts tell us our homes are our largest asset. An average house in 1973 was 1,660 sq. ft. while in 2015 an average house was 2,687 sq. ft. Numerically, families continue to decrease in size com- pared to previous decades. Our homes are very important due to values, not needs. We are blessed to …
Flavil Yeakley, Jr. wrote a book entitled Why They Left: Listening to Those Who Have Left Churches of Christ. Yeakley does a good job compiling his findings. He digs deep into various reasons as to why people have left the church literally & figuratively. He explores doctrinal differences, neglect, instrumental music issues, the role of …
