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.
A few years ago, a country song entitled, “Where Corn Don’t Grow” was somewhat popular for a little while. The theme of the song is a seventeen year old feels he must chase his dreams away from the family & farm that raised him. He can only be successful in a bigger place, a large …
As a Christian living in this current culture, it is easy to feel outnumbered and out of place. To take a stand for almost any type of “traditional” moral or ethical value is to put oneself at odds with those who are vocal, combative and vindictive. Why does the world view Christians with such suspicion …
The church continues to offer all of the same benefits it has always offered. We sometimes chase after what the world offers. We invest hours upon hours to ensure we will secure “status” or significance in society. We prepare ourselves and our children for opportunities that will put us in a position to secure a …
We are blessed to have 168 hours in a week. We know during that span of time many jobs, chores, and hurdles require our attention. We know that Matthew 6:33 tells us to “seek first the kingdom of God.” We know the benefit of studying God’s word and how we are strengthened spiritually & emotionally when we …
We all have desired to have more in life at some point in our life. In a lighthearted way, we all have been labeled as someone who is trying to “keep up with the Joneses.” When I hear this phrase, I always sit silently and smile. Anyone who knows us, knows we have never owned …
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!” (Ps. 107:1) When the gentle rains come and replenish the earth, remember that God is good. When you are in the midst of a violent storm, remember that God is good. When you see a majestic sunrise / sunset, remember that …
Matthew 8:23-27 says Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O …
Rahab is a well-known character from biblical history. She appears briefly, though prominently, in Joshua chapters 2 and 6. She is a key player as the children of Israel prepare themselves to do battle and enter the promised land of Canaan. She protects the Israelite spies from being discovered. In turn, she and her family …
James 3:1-12 says My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey …
A few years ago, I had a passing conversation with a mature Christian about “our purpose” and the daily function of a Christian. As we departed in the basement of the building, he said, “Preachin’ and teachin’, that’s where it’s at!” Our conversation has reminded me how much I sometimes complicate my focus as …
