The Gooch Lane church of Christ is a group of people in Madison, Alabama seeking to study the Bible and put God’s teachings into practice. We’d love to have you join us for Bible study and worship.
God draws a distinction between King Saul and King David in this way: One was after his heart, and the other was not. One was who God wanted a king of Israel to be, and one was not. So what made David a man after God’s heart in a way that Saul was not?
Technology has provided marvelous vehicles of communication for a quarantined nation. In particular, it has been a blessing in providing a means for group Bible study to continue. However, while God should be thanked for this blessing, it also serves as a reminder of the greater blessing of Bible students who come together in person for no other purpose than to better self and one another in the Word.
If anyone ever had a good reason not to be humble it was Jesus. He was superior in every way to everyone around Him and He had no fault or weakness of which to be ashamed. Yet, scripture holds Him before us as the ultimate example of humility.
Though current circumstances might change things a bit, it is typically this time of year when many people begin getting excited about a summer vacation. Whether one is a planner who meticulously plots every moment or a free spirit who goes wherever the road leads, there is a word most every vacationer wants included in their excursion: adventure!
There were people living during the reign of Ahab who were also alive during the reign of Solomon. Have you ever considered that? Imagine how much change they had seen in a lifetime.
Almost every Christian will admit his or her need for more effective and consistent prayer. Prayer is the avenue by which we talk to the God of the universe. That we should have this privilege is an act of God's mercy and grace almost beyond comprehension! To have an audience with those counted great on this earth is the highlight in the life of many people; we can talk to our Father in heaven.
"Stop and smell the roses" is an idiom that we often hear reminding us to
slow down and relax. This has taken on a new meaning in recent weeks now
with our new normal of social distancing and self-isolation, providing us
with this very opportunity
Busyness can keep one from trouble; however, it can also prevent the needed time of reflection necessary to build a relationship with God.
Our lives are often full of uncontrollable predicaments. Our patience is to develop as we wait for God to work out this plan in His way and in His time.
