While studying for a lesson on the church that I am giving next week, I came across this post from a few years ago. I made some slight alterations to the post and share it with you anew. What is the church of Christ? Admittedly, I feel completely inadequate to publish an answer. The answer … Continue reading Defining the church of Christ
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Turning Point III Revisited
Again, as I begin the new work with Central Church of Christ, and as I gain new readers, I find myself wanting to disclose a little bit about me and what drives me to do what I do. This series on turning points is my way of re-introducing myself to you. Today I conclude My … Continue reading Turning Point III Revisited
Journey Through Mark – 11
Our journey today in the eleventh chapter of Mark brings us to the point where the tension between Jesus and the religious authorities of His day reach a boiling point. Already, the Chief Priests feel they have to stop this Jesus. They fear His influence on people. They fear this could result in a loss … Continue reading Journey Through Mark – 11
Why Do We Fight Each Other?
Many years ago, even before men like Thomas and Alexander Campbell, Barton W. Stone, or any other American Restoration Movement leader said it; and even before the "Paulicans" in Britain and France circa A.D. 500-1200, there were men calling those who would follow Christ to follow only the Scriptures as their guide for life, congregational … Continue reading Why Do We Fight Each Other?
An Invitation
Be our guest at Parrish Church of Christ this Sunday. Come see what all this is about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3KublEQ2uE - Scott
Thirteen Questions and Answers
Thirteen Questions: Someone designed these questions to trap members of the Lord’s Church to second guess their allegiance to the church as the Body of Christ. The author of the questions challenges "Campbellite" preachers and elders to not talk around them but answer them directly. These questions are online and I first saw them about … Continue reading Thirteen Questions and Answers
Building Up the Church – Old School
What you see on my "second desk" are back issues, or should I say "WAY BACK" issues of The Gospel Advocate. These issues are from 1954 - 1955. One of the issues mentions three baptisms in Gallipolis, Ohio. One of those nameless three is my father. Another issue seems to be a special issue on … Continue reading Building Up the Church – Old School
Singing and Understanding
Recently, Cole's dad, Rick shared a very interesting story with me. But first let me give you some background.Rick grew up attending a charismatic church, that uses popular style musical accompaniment, soloists, choirs, etc. in worship. Rick was one of the soloists. Rick married, Gina who grew up attending a non-denominational acapella Church of Christ. Rick attended … Continue reading Singing and Understanding
Re-Thinking Church
A lot of good religious folks are talking about the church, and are rethinking and redesigning the church. This May 1 and 2 the congregation at Sweetwater, TN will host a series of meetings designed to help us "Think About the Church." If you are close by or are traveling through, please stop in. Below is the … Continue reading Re-Thinking Church
Saddlebags, City Streets, & Cyberspace – A Book Review
I am reaching into the vault of book reviews to pull out this one, I shared with an online preachers groups a few years ago.Michael W. Casey, Saddlebags, City Streets, & Cyberspace; A History of Preaching in the Churches of Christ, (Abilene;ACU Press) 1995. 210 pp.Michael Casey provides the churches of Christ with an historical … Continue reading Saddlebags, City Streets, & Cyberspace – A Book Review
Driving Thought 