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.
To “be generous” is to show a readiness to give more of something, as in money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. The Bible often challenges us to examine ourselves relative to our generosity. Additionally, each time we are reminded about the less-than-ideal conditions in other areas of the world we see just …
My wife had a former co-worker (friend) to lose her husband to the Coronavirus this past weekend. Amy had been texting with her friend and monitoring the situation for a few days. All indications were the situation would not improve. When I learned of the gentleman’s passing, Amy told me her friend said, “This is …
“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.” ~G.K. Chesterton I hope you have had a great week so far. As you read this, we will be well into another week of opportunity and challenges. As I type and as you read, chances are, we will be in contact with …
We are constantly tempted with sin. How do we prepare? How do we cope? Scripture says: “No temptations has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you …
There are many things competing for our attention. There are many destinations pleading for our arrival. There are many products and companies begging for our money. Yet only one voice matters. Only one destination is of any consequence. Only one being can inform us as to what to with/how to look at our money. Our …
In October of 1987, I was a freshman in high school and I got my first break at a starting position on our freshmen football team. We traveled to Russellville to play their freshmen. Our opponent were very good. As seniors, they would go on to win the Class A state title. As the freshmen …
Recently, Brother Neal Pollard shared this post atwww.preacherpollard.com. I would like to share a fewof his reasons and encourage you to visit his website. -I need the fellowship of Christian family in the middle of the week spent exposed to the world. -I draw strength from the teaching of God’s Word and the comments others …
This past Friday night, the football team Asa plays for got beat handily in the season opener 56-0! Not a good way to start the season (this is an understatement). Despite a good effort by our boys and coaches, at the end of the day, we were just outmanned and the opposition was very talented. …
Words matter. We have so many ways in which we use our words. We have the spoken word. We have the written word. We have the texted word. We have the emailed word. We have the posted word. Thankfully, we have the Inspired Word! James 1:19-20 is clear when it comes to how we are …
When my dad bought me something or gave me something he knew I really wanted, after a period of time, he would grin and say, “What would you take for it?” Knowing I wouldn’t part with whatever gift he had bestowed upon me, he liked to test me and reassure himself he had made me …
