Solomon said it was. In Ecclesiastes 3:4 he said that there is an appointed season to weep and a season to mourn.
Later in chapter seven he wrote that it was better to go to a house of mourning than to a house of feasting. His reasoning was that it would put us in mind of our own mortality and we would take it to heart. Solomon then said that sorrow is better than laughter
because when a face is sad a heart may be ha... read all »
Not sensationalism! Not gimmicks! Nor more committees, or more programs, or a “fun & games” emphasis! These things may be “right-on” for civic clubs, social clubs, and country clubs, but not for the Lord’s church!
What does it take to build a strong church? I believe the following things are essential!
1. Strong Bible preaching and teaching! God’s word, when it is dis... read all »
For the Christian, true worship should constitute the highest of privileges and most exalted of experiences. It draws us closer to God and heightens our commitment to His blessed will. While worship may be personal or public, real worship will always be preceded by an intense desire to ascribe praise, honor, glory, and reverence to the God upon whom we are completely dependent. Public worship should not be entered into haphazardly. In order to better prepare... read all »
Why should I say “I can’t” when the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who give me strength?-Philippians 4:13
Why should I lack when God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus?-Philippians 4:19
Why should I fear when God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind?- 2 Timothy 1:7
Why should I be weak when the Lord is the strength of my life?- Psalm 27:1 &
Daniel 11:32
Wh... read all »
“POTENTIAL AND PRAYER” By John Gipson
“Men ought always to pray” (Luke 18:1) said Jesus. It is more than a privilege; it is an obligation. But evidently Jesus was aware of some power in prayer than many of us have overlooked, for He prayed always. Just think of it: He was without sin; the only begotten Son of God; clothed with power; yet He prayed constantly. Jesus prayed: after baptism…..during His personal ministry…..in the... read all »
A New Religion by Roger Saumur
By Roger Saumur
Ville-Émard Church of Christ
You may not have noticed it, but there’s a new religion that’s emerging. In this religion the majority of traditional sins are minimized and even tolerated in favor of a new group which has come to the forefront. Many followers of this religion openly practice fornication, abortion and dishonesty without guilt. However, certain other sins are intolerable, for examp... read all »