Somewhere along the line we forgot. We (the Church and her leaders) forgot that our mission is not about drawing people to us or to our beautiful buildings. We are not commanded to bring people to our way of thinking or to our particular style of worship. We are not even told to win people to our friendly group. We … Continue reading It is All About . . .
Positives From Rapture Books and Movies
There are positive things that come from movies and books about the end times. Although there are misunderstandings of the end of time in many of these works of fiction, there are some Biblical teachings present that we can learn from. Belief in God. These stories compel you to believe in God. There is a direct appeal … Continue reading Positives From Rapture Books and Movies
When the End Comes
A bumper sticker on many cars when I was a child read, “In case of the Rapture, this car will be unmanned!” Today a popular teaching about the last days of earth include emphasis on the Rapture and a Thousand Year Reign by Christ and His faithful on earth. These teachings usually include a mysterious disappearances … Continue reading When the End Comes
Ten Things to Think About
About 4 years ago I heard Vance Hutton share a message entitled "Things to Remember." I wrote his list in the back leaf of my Bible and every once in a while I look back at it. I looked at the list this morning and decided I would share it with you because, well it is … Continue reading Ten Things to Think About
Don’t or Do?
I remember it like it was 30 years ago . . . well it was 30 years ago. I was in high school and a classmate brought me a cassette to listen to in the car. It was a copy of a comedic routine with a religious focus. I want to remember that it was … Continue reading Don’t or Do?
Stop It! Quit Now!
If you are like me and everyone I know, you find yourself adopting some bad habits. You struggle to do what you know is right and find yourself doing things that waste your time while keeping you from investing in the work of God. Paul, that renowned apostle, understands your struggle. Notice his words, "For I … Continue reading Stop It! Quit Now!
Video Blog
Here is a video to invite you to be with us this Sunday at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_wpsQWWMg - Scott
Reducing Stress
This morning as I was driving to my study, the "Nearly Impossible Trivia" by Lisa Mason on 106.9 FM (Birmingham, AL) asked this question, "50% of moms say this their biggest source of stress, what is it?" Listeners called in with answers about getting children read for school, getting everyone out the door, discipline, and … Continue reading Reducing Stress
The Family That . . .
For those that do not already know, my dad had a heart defibrillator installed yesterday morning. Due to the skill of the surgical team and most importantly God's care all went well and He should go home today to convalesce under the careful and skillful hands of my mother, his wife of 54 years. I … Continue reading The Family That . . .
Video Invitation
Come join us at Central this Sunday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBaKVjy5pk
Driving Thought 