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.
“Oh, be careful little mouth what you say…” Having just completed a week of Vacation Bible School, I am reminded of the importance of the words we speak. The things we say (and the way we say them) identify us with either Jesus or the world. Profanity is never acceptable. Not only is profanity an …
Psychologists have longed studied the concept of people who care for one other have a tendency to hurt the one they love. Think of intense dialogue between spouses, the challenge of correcting a child and the way we have talked to one another at times. I struggle in these areas too. We only improve when …
When considering powerful things in nature like volcanoes and hurricanes, Immanuel Kant once wrote, “We may look upon an object as fearful, and yet not be afraid of it…A righteous man fears God without being afraid of Him…” From one perspective, God is terrifying…from another He is captivating, beautiful, and altogether lovely. We are reminded …
Placing flowers on the graves of loved ones creates opportunity for reflection. Seeing the graves of my parents, grandparents, brother, and people I’ve known during my life reminds me… –Not to be consumed with this world: Colossians 3:1-2 says If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, …
One man & one woman-Matthew 19:4-6 says And He answered and said to them, Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become …
We are in a time where the lines of morality are blurred. The Bible is plain when it comes to who is to marry (1 man & 1 woman), how children are to be parented (by both parents), and how children are to respond to their parents (reflecting Godly parenting). We should be thankful for …
Oxford English Dictionary defines “Fear of Missing Out” as “anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on a social media website.” This sounds new and modern but it isn’t really new at all. Satan has been using this tactic since the beginning. In the Garden of …
My social media usage would be considered moderate. I enjoy seeing the pictures of my friends & keeping in touch with others. I too, share information & pictures. Social media has created another realm for us to interact. We may forget our Christian influence is seen in the virtual world as well. I’m not the …
Seeking the truth of Scripture is paramount with each step of our walk with Christ. Knowing more about Jesus strengthens our relationship, stomps out doubt, and motivates us to love Christ. What does it say about us when we seek the truth? Acts 17:11 says These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that …
In 1999 a number of Turkish villages were destroyed by a massive earthquake. Sadly, this could have been avoided. 30 years prior, the villagers had been warned by scientists that certain towns were situated on top of a major fault line. They were instructed to relocate as soon as possible. An earthquake could occur at …
