A New Outside Says Nothing About the Inside
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean. Matthew 23:25,26 The hotel manager was asked about […]
A New Look is Coming
We are in the process of renewing our website. I hope to like the cleaner style. In the coming weeks, we will be making numerous adjustments. Please be patient as we work.
Refugees
by Linda Farris This article is from a dear friend and fine Christian woman, Linda Farris. She, her husband Garland, and sweet son Jeff attend with us at the Eastern Shore church of Christ. She is a wonderful wife, mother of three, grandmother, and dear friend to all who know her. I am happy to […]
4 Enemies of Truth
“and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” John 8:32 “relating to or existing in an environment in which facts are viewed as irrelevant, or less important than personal beliefs and opinions, and emotional appeals are used to influence public opinion: “ definition of “post-truth” from www.dictionary.com Truth is not […]
Doing God’s Will Is Crucial
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of heaven—only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 It is common to ignore clear Bible teaching on the subject of works. Indeed, works do not save us, and no person can cause God’s indebtedness to […]
What Camp Cannot Do
Christian youth camp is an unparalleled spiritual event for young people. Thousands travel to camps across the world every summer to spend time with other, like-minded youth while growing their faith. A Biblically sound camp is far superior to band camps, football camps, or scout camps. I’ve been involved in camps or retreats for almost […]
Courage: But if not
Christians have questions. Sometimes we even question God. It would be nice if we all went around singing, “It is well with my soul,” but we don’t and probably never will in this life. We face profound challenges almost daily and we struggle to understand why we are facing them. Problems are for others, not […]
Preaching Love
Youthful adventures into the old Malone homeplace ensured my friends and I a good time every afternoon. Mr. Malone and his family moved and sold the land to a developer. I remember the dirt roads that led through the property. We explored constantly. Once the heavy equipment came in we would wait until the workers […]
Creeds and Catechisms
Creeds and catechisms are, most simply, words to live by. I can imagine a man declaring, “Honesty is the best policy! That’s my creed!” A catechism is a summary of rules or principles, usually intended for study. Today, both words almost exclusively speak of religious principles or beliefs. Creeds and catechisms are often revered and […]
Why Jesus?
“Why Jesus?” “Can Jesus help me be more spiritual?” “What’s so special about Jesus? Can’t I learn how to live a fulfilling life by studying other great people of wisdom from ancient times?” “Jesus was a great teacher, but was he really divine?” “Does it matter if I believe Jesus is the Son of God?” […]
