Most of the time, change is good. We all want to grow, get stronger, learn more, see more places, etc. Certainly we are aware of the fact that our methods and tactics must change and adapt when we become ineffective. We must take advantage of opportunities as they are presented. On and on we could …
Category: Weekly Encouragement
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.
Legal?
In recent days, much has been made about the legality or illegality of same-sex marriage. Thus it seems prudent to compare the Law of God with the law of man. Have we entered into uncharted waters? Certainly not. According to the law of man, I am authorized and within my rights to divorce my spouse …
Freedom
Grilling out, spending time with friends & family, and watching fireworks is how most of us will spend this weekend as we celebrate Independence Day as a nation. We know with independence comes freedom. Christians understand with freedom comes responsibilities. Like you, I have always counted myself as a proud American. I am appreciative of …
Too Many Sins?
Look . . . ! I understand, OK? I know what it’s like to feel regret and remorse, and to ask questions like, “Have I done enough?” and “How am I ever going to be forgiven?” True, some, yea . . . many, after embraceing and putting Jesus on through immersion, wander astray, do things …
Who Will Perish?
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will punish all those who are circumcised merely in the flesh– Egypt, Judah, Edom, the sons of Ammon, Moab, and all who dwell in the desert who cut the corners of their hair, for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel …
Patriots
Veterans Day is this week. Thus, I believe it is appropriate to revisit the concept of patriotism. Many men and women have gone to great lengths to secure certain liberties for the rest of us—for that we should be thankful. A patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend …
Truth and Religion
The existence of God means the existence of objective truth. There is a Moral Lawgiver and He has established standards. There is such a thing as “right” and there is such a thing as “wrong.” This does not change based upon feelings or preferences. A number of years ago, my grandfather, the late Thomas B. …
The Trinity: Misunderstandings
We have been studying the “Trinity” for quite some time now, the following diagram representing the correct Biblical balance between asserting there is only one God & God being three persons, a difficult idea to comprehend, admittedly. Indeed, it has proven to be so difficult to understand that, instead of just accepting the Bible’s plain …
Proper Fear
It seems as though the world is talking about the Ebola virus right now. Many are in a panic. Many are terrified. Proper fear can be a good thing. Recognizing something to be a threat is good. Formulating a plan to stay safe is good. Putting the safety plan into action is good. However, we …
Satisfied
Most of us are desperately longing for satisfaction, but do not know how to obtain it (such has always been the case, not just since 1965). It is common to hear athletes claim that they will not be satisfied until they are champions. Therefore, they work with dogged determination and tenacity to improve their bodies …
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