We continue our theme concerning the Bible and whether or not it is from God. If you missed the first two articles you can go back and read Part I and Part II. Last week ended with the claim the the Bible, although penned by approximately 40 writers over a span of nearly 1600 years … Continue reading The Bible Is It From God? Pt III
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Christian? What or Who are They?
There is in our world what I call "Christian Confusion." If you read the papers and magazines or watch news outlets you get the idea that there are a variety of definitions or ideas concerning what or who is a Christian. Many in our world equate being a "Westerner", esp. U.S. citizen, with being a … Continue reading Christian? What or Who are They?
Sad Verses
Recently, a preacher and friend polled Facebook concerning what people considered the saddest verse in the Bible. The more I thought about the idea, the more I struggled with finding just one verse. I looked that the suggestions others posted and "sermonized" them. Here is the lesson I preached Sunday evening, the eighth of December, 2013. … Continue reading Sad Verses
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
I AM!
In John’s account of the gospel, there are a number of times Christ describes Himself with “I AM”s. You can be, He is saying, because I AM. John 14:10-11. "I am in the Father." Jesus is God (John 8:24 - I am HE). He is the Word that was in the beginning with God and … Continue reading I AM!
Mission Philippines and Beyond
Parrish Church of Christ has a great opportunity before us. We have the honor of being the central congregation for gathering supplies and filling a shipping container for the churches of Christ in the Philippines in cooperation with M.A.R.C.H. for Christ. These brethren will use these relief supplies we collect and pack to reach out … Continue reading Mission Philippines and Beyond
Reflection
This week in our reading as a congregation we are reading the last five chapters of Matthew. The last three chapters are Matthew's record of the last few hours of Jesus's life. In these last hours, Jesus reveals to the disciples that the end is near. The elders of the Jews step up their plot … Continue reading Reflection
What I Know
What I Know I do not claim to know why, The only way for my salvationWas for the Christ to die. I do not completely understand,All the ways and reasonsGod promised to hold my hand. I do not fully comprehendAll the events of His lifeNor of His coming in the end. I … Continue reading What I Know
The Last Line
The proverb says, "he who laughs last, laughs best." Actor and comedian, Del Close must have believed those lines. According to the BRI (Bathroom Reader Institute), a source of much trivial knowledge, Mr. Close played the role of Polonius in productions of Hamlet. Polonius is the father of Ophelia and the chief counselor of the King. His … Continue reading The Last Line
Does Anybody Really Know what Time It Is?
Chicago was not the first to ask that question, nor will I be the last. Time passes from sunrise to sunset and our life seems to vanish away like the morning fog. Using a calendar, we begin to see how little time we have. Consider this: if you live to be 80 years old, that … Continue reading Does Anybody Really Know what Time It Is?
Driving Thought 