May 11, 2016 | Minister's Corner
I read an article recently about caregiver stress. Many of us have no need of an explanation for the term; we’ve experienced it. For the rest, live long enough and the chances are–you will, too. That’s not meant as a complaint. There is a lot of love invested,...
Apr 20, 2016 | Minister's Corner
The basis of this article, like the previous one, was taken from an article on church growth by Nick Batzig in The Christward Collective, February 26, 2015. There is always the temptation to throw away or ignore the methods of bygone years and look for new ways to...
Apr 19, 2016 | Minister's Corner
Our Homecoming honors the 64th anniversary of the Pearland Church of Christ. To all of you who are able to be with us, our sincerest welcome. More than that, we want you to know we are grateful to God for the years God let you be a part of and blessing to the work...
Apr 6, 2016 | Minister's Corner
One of the reasons why so many congregations are dwindling in size is that far too many have become the disciples of the apostle Delegate without understanding his message. His mantra is “Distribute responsibilities to as many as possible in an effort to promote...
Mar 30, 2016 | Minister's Corner
About three miles northeast of Jerusalem, within the tribal territory of Benjamin, was the Levitical city of Anathoth (Josh. 21:18; 1 Ch. 6:60). Two of David’s mighty men, Abiezer (2 Sm. 23:27; 1 Ch. 11:28, 27:12) and Jehu (1 Ch. 12:3), came from there. Later,...
Mar 23, 2016 | Minister's Corner
The next time you want to amaze someone with an impressive bit of trivia, consider asking this question: “What is the 8th largest population in the world?” Even with a smart phone and instant access to Google, they are not likely to get the correct answer. They’ll be...
Mar 22, 2016 | Minister's Corner
The most recent article discussed the value of the church to Christ, with the Lord describing the church as His holy and unblemished bride (Eph. 5:27). But in that metaphor, how are holiness and being unblemished measured? There can only be one way. So long as...
Mar 4, 2016 | Minister's Corner
As we watch the world markets and listen to the economic news, we often hear about countries like China which devalue their currency. Devaluation isn’t accidental nor is it a normal part of the market ups and downs within a free trade environment. It is intentional....
Feb 29, 2016 | Minister's Corner
Repetitive phrases, meter, and poetic license may cause a certain blindness to spiritual insights for some of us when it comes to reading the psalms of the Old Testament book by that name. But a study of some particular psalm is always a blessing. David is the...
Feb 18, 2016 | Minister's Corner
Paul’s exhortation to Timothy includes this charge: But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels (2 Timothy 2:23). As a general or generic statement, this is good advice. Yet, Paul was not writing in generalities as he penned these...
