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.
I say it all the time, “I’ve learned more about parenting from my children than anyone else.” The older I get the more I cherish my time with my children. As I spend time with them and as I see the children of other parents grow into adulthood, I am reminded how much children need …
I’m no poet, but I certainly appreciate those who can create thought-provoking and vivid images with the words that they write. I came across an ever-so-brief poem recently that has made quite an impression on me. It is called, “Forecast” by Luci Shaw: Planting seeds Inevitably Changes my feelings About rain There are numerous helpful …
As part of the Bible class curriculum here at South Green Street, our kids memorize “themes” for each book of the Bible. Recently, Jake was reviewing his memory work and noted that “integrity” is the theme for the book of Daniel. I asked him if he knew what it meant to be a man of …
In the mid 1990’s, I was visiting the Pigeon Forge, TN area and saw a huge sign that said “HELICOPTER RIDES!” I had never flown before and it seemed like a quick, easy thing to do. I observed people parking, walking up to the pay window, and then eventually jumping into a helicopter and zoom, …
We all could list a multitude of things that are challenging us this very minute! I think we all would admit, it is difficult to get through the day at times when we think of all the expected and unexpected challenges we deal with daily. Aubrey Johnson says in his commentary, “The Barnabas Factor, Realize …
Nearly twenty years ago, I was on the phone with someone in the congregation where we were attending at the time. I made the phone call while on my break at my workplace. Unbeknownst to me, one of my coworkers was listening to the conversation. Well, he could only hear me talking with the …
Welp, as of yesterday, Super Bowl LVII is set. The Eagles will play the Chiefs in Glendale, AZ. Such got me thinking about past Super Bowls and the teams and personalities that have competed in the game. In the early 90’s, the Buffalo Bills went to four straight championship games (1990—1993). I am not a …
Sunday marked the beginning of a brand new year. Can you believe it is already 2023? While this past weekend was celebrated with parties, get-togethers, and time off from work, there was one newsworthy event that stood out. It is more than a mere “sports story.” It is a human story that serves as a …
During my formative years, my parents constantly talked to me about “reputation” and being “dependable!” They constantly talked to me about doing my best to have a positive reputation of “not” causing other people problems and simply being counted on at school, society, and in the workplace. Simply put, strive to be dependable. We totally …
I am super excited to be teaching some of our youth again on Sunday mornings. When our kids were going through our Education Program several years ago, it seems I knew most of our congregation’s kids, or at least the peers of our children. With me getting an opportunity to teach again, I get to …
