There are passages that can become go-to passages for many different reasons. Many of the psalms like Psalm 23 are regularly read by many. These passages can become a sort of grounding thought when things get out of control or when we need to be reminded of the nature of this life. They are touch stones that provide a base point for…

What do you say when you are leaving? Maybe it will be a while before you see someone again or you may never see them again. What words or concepts are most important to share? Paul had a similar encounter with the elders of Ephesus, when he called them down to Miletus to meet him. Paul told them that they “would no…

There are so many blessings to being in the Lord’s church, one of which is the body of believers that we call brothers and sisters or just the family of God.  I have been encouraged by so many across the nation. Most of them don’t even know or may not even be trying to be an encouragement. They are simply serving God…

It is easy to get caught up in completing what is required of us. We have many different roles and each demand certain basic requirements in order to maintain good standing. When it comes to our service to God, there is more to it than that. On several occasions Jesus scorned the Pharisees for their legalistic focus and neglecting the weightier matters…

When I have a job to do, it usually helps if I break it down into measurable parts. Looking at the task or undertaking as a whole can be daunting. Many of us feel the same way when it comes to the work of the church. “There is so much to do!”  “How will I ever do that?” Let’s look at a…

What is the church of Christ exactly?  Are you Mormons? The following is designed as a response to this common question. We are a group of people with a common faith in Jesus Christ and love for each other that leads us to worship God as He directs and to serve God’s children. We wear no name except Christian (Acts 11:26). We…

There are passages in the Bible that encourage us, build us up, inspire us, and keep us going through difficult times. Then, there are others that instill fear and reverence for the Lord. Passages like, “For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of…

Jesus healed many but few returned to show gratitude. On one occasion Jesus healed ten men with leprosy—a disease that produced years of indescribable misery, advancing slowly but surely, as it destroyed the body. Ten such leprous men stood afar off and pleaded with Jesus to have mercy on them (Luke 17:11, 13). The Lord healed them (Luke 17:14). It was necessary…