Carry On Without Me
There are occasional reminders in our lives of just how unimportant we really are. Maybe God puts them there to keep us humble. I remember when I left my private…
To My Dad
I watched him standing in a crowd where patrons wait to eat, I noticed how he’d patiently let others have a seat. I saw how he could take a broken…
By This Shall All Men Know
In John 13:34-35, our Lord said, “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another….
Forgiving Yourself
If you have trouble forgiving yourself, you are by no means alone. One of the problems we see over and over in the church and in the world involves people…
Memorials
Memorials say as much about the persons observing them, as they do about anyone else. What kind of parents pack up the family and travel to a distant cemetery with…
You’ve Given Enough
God’s people have always been among the most generous people of the world. Both in their contributions to the church as well as their private help to those in need,…
Though Ye Know Them
“Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you,” (2 Pet….
How I Remember Tom Holland
Last week my friend, Tom Holland, went on to that heavenly land “which knows no parting.” Tom Holland was the most influential Bible teacher I ever had. He taught at…
Singing About Fellowship
I grew up singing about fellowship. Have you ever stopped and thought about the many songs we sing about this important subject? Fellowship is such a rich and uplifting experience,…
Why The Insistence Upon Bible Authority?
One of the fundamental questions we in churches of Christ are sometimes asked is: “Why do you place such emphasis on the need for Bible authority?” Or, to put it…
Is Forgiveness A Lost Art?
Holding grudges, threatening retaliation, keeping score, falling out with on old friend, nurturing hard feelings, posting a stinger on Facebook — all of these can be tale-tale signs of a…
Socialism: A Christian Response
By now probably everyone has noticed the huge uptick in national discussion about socialism. One of the major parties is featuring presidential candidates openly declaring themselves as socialists, something which…
Just One Generation Away…
Like me, you may have heard the sobering statement that “the church is always just one generation away from apostasy.” A sort of reality check, it reminds us that every…
Bible Questions And Answers
Question: Could you please print an article about eating and drinking in the church and is there any scriptures of this in the Bible? We have an annex to eat…
Encouraging Things Happening At Central
I don’t know about you, but I’m going to be thinking about Friends Day 2019 for a long time. I’m going to be remembering some things which are a big…
Are You A Friend Of God?
I have been thinking about what it really means to be a friend. Did you know there is someone described in the Bible as being God’s friend? His name is…
Do You Think You’re The Only Ones Going To Heaven?
This is the title of our sermon for next Sunday morning. It’s a great question, and if you have been in the church of Christ a while you have probably…
Almost Persuaded
In 1871 P.P. Bliss wrote and composed the haunting song, “Almost Persuaded.” Based on King Agrippa’s response to Paul’s preaching in Acts 26:28, the song vividly depicts the tragic consequences…
