During my high School or early college years, (which are longer ago than I care to remember) I heard an account of from the 13th Century of Crusaders entering villages and towns looking for heretics. All heretics were put to death. If accused of heresy, you had an opportunity to defend yourself and to prove … Continue reading To Prove You’re a Christian
Christians
The Greatest Command
In the song The Greatest Command: The Altos sing, Love one another, for love is of God, He who loves is born of God, And knows God He who does not love, does not know God For God is love, God is Love The Basses provide support singing, Love bears all things, believes all things, … Continue reading The Greatest Command
The Way Up
Paul tells his readers in 1 Corinthians 14:12 and again in Ephesians 4:12, among other places, the importance of building up the Church. The following are ten groups in the church and how they can help build her up. 1. Lukewarm members can FIRE UP. 2. Critics can SWEETEN UP. 3. Sleepers can WAKE UP. … Continue reading The Way Up
Following the Leader
There are a number of varieties of an interesting larvae known commonly as Processionally Caterpillars. They received that name because of their tendency to follow the caterpillar in front of it. Many years ago I read of an experiment, where a researcher placed a sample group of these caterpillars on the rim of large flower … Continue reading Following the Leader
Is Your Hat Still On?
A well-to-do family hired a maid to keep the house and laundry clean. All the first day the new maid wore her hat, the family thought that in the excitement of a new job and wanting to get right to work she had simply forgotten to take off her hat. This habit of keeping her … Continue reading Is Your Hat Still On?
Closer to God
Last evening we took the van to a Revival at Curry Church of Christ. Tim Spivy from the East Colbert congregation in Florence, Alabama was the speaker. He is taking all his texts this week from the stories of the Judges and last night, he taught about the growth of Gideon's faith from timidly threshing … Continue reading Closer to God
Long Lost Psalm
Psalm 23.2011.01-02 The TV is my shepherd. Entertainment is my want. It makes me sit down and do nothin for the sake of it's sponsors, For it presents me with shows I am told I must see. It restores my knowledge of the things of this world And keeps informed of the news. It … Continue reading Long Lost Psalm
Growth Formula
There are a number of reasons why I love the church family that assembles in Parrish. These reasons include, but are not limited to: 1) a great family atmosphere, 2) really good singing, 3) we are very friendly, 4) we seem to possess a willingness to help others, 5) we love the Lord. I will … Continue reading Growth Formula
Phobias and Good People
When Amy and I were a younger couple (circa 1993), just after she completed her degree in Elementary Education, while I was working with the Church in Niceville, Florida, she landed a substitute position at Edge Elementary School to complete the year for the regular teacher. Amy's birthday is May 12 (that's today) so being a … Continue reading Phobias and Good People
What is Christianity
Imagine that Jay Leno of some other late night host walked through town microphone in hand asking passersby, "What is Christianity?" What answers do you think he would get? I am certain these would be among the answers: Christianity is one of many philosophies of life. Christianity is one way some choose to understand existence. … Continue reading What is Christianity
Driving Thought 