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.
What are you planning on doing tomorrow? What are you planning on doing next week? Next year? In a few years? We often have plans for what we are going to be doing in the future. High schoolers plan for what they are going to be doing after graduation. College students plan for what job …
There are a number of different struggles taking place in regard to how one should view the concepts of faith and reason. The attacks and confusion come from both inside as well as outside of the religious community. Numerous suggestions are given for how one ought to view the relationship between the two. From a …
In the days of Samuel the prophet, the people of Israel wanted a king to judge them and to fight their battles for them. They cried out, “Give us a king!” (1 Samuel 8:5-6, 19-20) Currently, our country is considering who should hold the most powerful office in the land. The presidential election has absolutely …
It is campaign and election season! Presidential and Vice-presidential candidates have been formally debating each other and both parties have been canvassing this great country of ours. At times such as this, HUGE promises are made by all parties. Jokes are made and the public has become jaded when it comes to the numerous broken …
Just as you, I have attended several funerals recently of friends & family, as well as, brothers & sisters in Christ. Leading up to the memorial, we often read a snippet of our loved one’s life in the local newspaper. The last several weeks has lead me to this question, “What will they say about …
How much would you pay for a baseball? Not a baseball made of gold—one made of leather with red stitching just like any other baseball. You can get a whole bag of baseballs from a place like Wal-Mart for about $20. So what is the maximum you would pay for a baseball? What if …
We are blessed to have great students AND great teachers at South Green St.! Obtaining Bible knowledge is intentional not accidental. Our Bible school program reflects God’s Word, has high expectations, AND requires invested Christians. Teaching is part of worship AND service. I Peter 2:2 says As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the …
Karl Barth was a German theologian who died back in 1968. He went on numerous speaking tours during his distinguished career. One of those tours took place in the United States in 1962. Sometimes after speaking the professor would take questions from the audience. During one particular Q&A session at the University of Chicago, a …
This past week, the majority of voters in our county did what was necessary to create more access for the most abused drug in our nation in the name of progress. The majority claims victory while those in opposition deal with defeat. In one month, we will be afforded the opportunity to exercise our right …
“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine. Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In …
