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.
On July 4th, 1776, America would sign the Declaration of Independence, marking the end of the Revolutionary War and the start of the United States as we know it. Fast forward a couple of centuries and to this very day we still celebrate this accomplishment. This coming Thursday is Independence Day and countless groups of …
In some instances, a secret must be kept! Spouses have conversations that only take place inside their relationship. Lawyers maintain client confidentiality. Bankers cannot share customer loan agreements. Medical professionals cannot divulge patient information. Preachers cannot share details of meetings when he is assisting someone in the congregation with a problem or spiritual challenge. A …
James 3:12 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 …
As I type, Monday is knocking at the door! Challenges lay ahead, temptation is on both sides of the road, & Satan is waiting for me to step off the path I walk with Jesus. You & I will battle sin every hour & every day this week. The Good News is Jesus Christ. The …
God loved us SO much that He gave His only begotten Son (John 3:16). Jesus Christ died that we might be saved from our sins (Matt. 1:21). The gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Rom. 1:16). Man must obey the will of the Father to inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 7:21). Thus, …
Our workplaces expect a certain way to be followed for carrying out the required tasks. When we hire someone to complete a job for us, we expect the job to be completed based on our expectations & specifications. When we place an order at a restaurant, we expect to receive what we requested! Why then, …
Customer service means doing what you can to help someone who has chosen your organization to meet whatever need they are seeking to have met. Regardless of whatever product I am after, the most important thing to me is customer service. When I think of the customer service model, I think of the Lord’s church. …
Are you known for your knowledge of the great outdoors, your keen political awareness, the expertise in your profession or your ability to understand what it takes to build a superb athletic team? I enjoy hearing good hunting stories, listening to whether or not we are on the right track in our country, and seeing …
Once again, it is April 1—April Fools’ Day. It is a day for pranks and such I guess…but I am interested in what Scripture says about being a fool. Particularly, in 2 Corinthians 10 – 12, Paul considers what it means to be a fool in the eyes of the world verses being a fool …
For whoever lacks these qualities (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love) is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.” (2 Peter 1:9) Too many of us do not see what we need to see (cf. Jer. 5:21). While we might be able …
