Is it really a big deal to use a piano or some mechanical instrument in worship?  That’s a question often asked when someone visits the church of Christ, and it is a very good question to consider, as we must examine every “word or deed” in which we engage to ensure we “do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col.…

While spiritual gifts have ceased and are no longer needed or possessed by Christians today (1 Cor. 13:8-12), that which is still needed greatly and abiding deeply within all faithful Christians are faith, hope and love (13:13).  Have you ever considered how these impact a Christian’s life today, including our attendance at Bible class and worship services? How does your FAITH impact…

As I was watching our Junior High young people on Sunday, I was impressed with several things, but these two in particular.  First, I was struck by their good behavior and participation in worship.  For a group of eleven-, twelve- and thirteen-year-olds to sit by themselves in a group and take part in worshiping God is very encouraging.  The second thing that…

Go to the grocery store and you will be overwhelmed with the variety and volume of cleaning agents and products.  It is absolutely amazing that entire aisles in a huge supermarket can be lined with every possible cleaning agent for every possible need. There is hand soap (anti-bacterial, Softsoap, Dial, liquid, foaming, etc.), body soap (Dove, Olay, etc.), bath soap (bars, Zest,…

Paul presented a masterful case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ in 1 Corinthians 15.  As his first argument (under inspiration, of course), Paul set forth the simplest evidence, yet the hardest to argue against—Christ was seen by man following His death. “He was seen by Cephas…the twelve… over five hundred at once…James…all the apostles…by [Paul] also” (1 Cor. 15:5-8). Men may…

In 2004, Josh and Cara told our elders that one reason they got married was because they both had a heart for doing mission work and at some point in the future they wanted to be missionaries.  Little did anyone realize at the time, including Josh and Cara, that the perfect opportunity would begin to present itself just three years later, and…

Sometimes the world looks at Christians and thinks they are missing out on so much, but the reality is that Christians have made the personal choice to become a Christian and live as a Christian because it is the best life on earth and has more blessings and opportunities afforded than any other life (and there’s no comparison).  Think about these things.…

There are many doctrines that have been invented by men and have so permeated “Christian doctrine,” that it is just assumed by many that they are naturally true and are never questioned.  Many of John Calvin’s teachings fall into that category—having been accepted so fully that the truth of Scripture is ignored and thought, in reality, to be secondary. Some Bible readers…