Faith
Seek God in every facet of life
This whole selling the house thing (and getting into a new one) is crazy! I’m thankful for God’s direction in it, along with the efforts from our sharp realtor, Sam Spurlin. Sam did a wonderful job of getting us into our home on Hillabee Road in Alex City around seven or eight years ago,…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
March 23-24 The Rockford Church of Christ is hosting a Spring Revival March 23-24 with Mark Bass of Vermillion, Ohio, doing the preaching. Saturday’s service will be at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s will be at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The church is located at 8997 U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford close to Dollar General.
Read MoreChurch Briefs
March 23-24 The Rockford Church of Christ is hosting a Spring Revival March 23-24 with Mark Bass of Vermillion, Ohio, doing the preaching. Saturday’s service will be at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s will be at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The church is located at 8997 U.S. Highway 231 in Rockford close to Dollar General.…
Read MoreSome qualities of love: Part 2
Love is more than just words spoken. Love is able to be seen. God, through the apostle Paul, defines love by giving several characteristics or qualities of it. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own,…
Read MoreRealize who you are
God’s people are humble, but they should never feel inferior. Especially when God tasks them for a mighty work. Those who know Christ are equipped with power to do exploits through Him and not their own selves. It is an amazing relationship to be a child of God. When one comes to know the…
Read MoreCarrot, egg, coffee
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.…
Read MoreQualities of love: Part one
We live in a society where the word “love” is used loosely to refer to our feelings toward God, our family, the family pet, and even our favorite dessert. “Love” is more than just words spoken. In I Corinthians 13 we find some qualities or characteristics of love. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind;…
Read MoreFollowing laws of the land
Lord, forgive me for my lead foot. That has been my prayer a couple of times over the past week or so. For those who don’t know, the definition of “lead foot” is the following: “Used in reference to a person’s habit of driving too fast.” Think of “putting the metal to the pedal.”…
Read MoreWhat kind of preaching is needed today?
In this study I am interested in what the Bible says, not human opinion! In our “politically correct” thinking, nothing should ever be said to offend anyone for any reason. Can one adopt this view of “political correctness” in regard to preaching and please God? Absolutely not! As we look at the prophets and…
Read MoreTime to grow up
Babies know just what to look for after they are born. Obviously, they search for nutrients and sustenance. That’s the way God designed them. It takes nourishment to grow. The natural feeding process involves nursing. Momma’s milk contains various nutrients and even antibiotics to help keep them healthy. Think about that for a moment…
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