James: A Slave of Jesus
Christians, how often do we refer to ourselves as slaves of our Master, Jesus the Messiah?… Read More James: A Slave of Jesus
Category: East Main Bulletin Articles
Articles I write for the weekly bulletin of the East Main Church of Christ, the congregation where I preach.
My Thoughts on Giving
When one gives to God’s church “according to their ability, and beyond their ability…of their own accord,” “bountifully,” “as he has purposed in his heart,” “not grudgingly or under compulsion,” but rather with a “cheerful” attitude (2 Cor. 8:3; 9:6-7), is that not offering honor to God (proskueneo)? Is it not revering God (sebazomai)? Is it not serving God (latreuo)? Is it not acting piously towards God (eusebeo)? The obvious answer to these rhetorical questions is “Yes,” especially when one considers that in giving Jesus wants us to “first give (ourselves) to the Lord” (2 Cor. 8:5).… Read More My Thoughts on Giving
My Thoughts on Preaching
If we have the mindset of “Through the preacher I am hearing a message from the Almighty Himself! What a privilege! I must pay close attention and heed every word with humility and a penitent heart!”, we would certainly be worshiping God as we listen to His message proclaimed.… Read More My Thoughts on Preaching
My Thoughts on Prayer
Have we ever stopped to consider about what exactly we pray? Have we ever thought about those for whose benefit we pray? It’s worth considering. After all, we should want the Lord to be pleased with our prayers and answer them positively.… Read More My Thoughts on Prayer
My Thoughts on Singing (3): The Instrumental Music Question
“Where’s the piano?” “How come the church of Christ doesn’t use instrumental accompaniment in worship? Are you against music? All the other churches do it, so why not you? What’s the big deal?” Let’s consider these important questions.… Read More My Thoughts on Singing (3): The Instrumental Music Question
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