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.
Do you value things that are clean, ordered, stable, and reliable? I would dare say that most people would say that they do. Even those of us who aren’t necessarily the neatest people do find a certain comfort when things are nice and neat and in their place.
What do you think of when you hear the name Jemimah? Most Americans would immediately associate it with pancakes. To truly answer the question, however, go to the book of Job and read of Job’s reward after testing.
One of the many impacts on our lives from the Covid-19 pandemic has been wedding planning. Difficult decisions along with related stresses have occurred with the postponement or modifying showers and teas, as well as the wedding event and honeymoon celebrations.
While pandemics, racial tension, and economic problems have fed the current mood, anxiety is nothing new. People have long worried over the future and have allowed these fears to drive them in the wrong direction mentally. How, then, can I keep from falling prey to worry and anxiety when things look so glum? The Lord has the answer.
I have a confession. I fell off the wagon. I am behind on my “Read the Bible in a Year” reading schedule. Like really behind. But it’s not because I’ve stopped reading my Bible. Let me explain.
In the current season of discontent, there is much discussion about the past. Should statues of those with notable moral flaws be toppled? Should roads and military bases named in honor of historical figures be renamed if the honorees were involved in dishonorable activities? While most everyone has an opinion on these matters, the purpose of this article is not to address the question one way or the other; its purpose is to explore how God wants His people to not only view the past, but also the future.
The fact is, it does not matter how fast other cars are going; we are still not justified in breaking the law.
It is highly unlikely that race relations will ever reach a state of harmony. While efforts should continue to attain this goal, world history indicates that “tribalism” has always been a troublesome thorn in the side of humanity. What is essential is that Christians do not fall prey to this ungodly line of thinking.
Few people would question the fact that the Holy Spirit in some way dwells within the Christian. There is considerable disagreement, however, as to how the Spirit dwells within a Christian.
