A gallon jug hold 128 ounces. If one tries to put 138 ounces into a one gallon con-tainer, ten ounces will spill over the side.
This is a simple idea. I believe the same concept is part of the reason attendance suf-fers, especially on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Not only attendance, but participa-tion in spiritual work [...]
The gift of listening
The gift of affection
The gift of laughter
The gift of a written note
The gift of a compliment
The gift of a favor
The gift of solitude
The gift of a cheerful disposition
I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
Keep your heart free from hate, your mind [...]
1. Encourage our elders as they lead us by example.
2. Encourage our deacons to labor as faithful servants.
3. Encourage our preachers to only preach the truth.
4. Encourage our ill members as they fight health issues.
5. Encourage our weak members to hold on to our hope.
6. Encourage our strong members that there is work yet to [...]
There is no way for me to know
The path in which my feet should go,
To lead me out of darkest night,
Except God’s Word – His way is right.
From where I stand, I cannot see
Just how He knows what’s best for me;
And yet, by faith, and not by sight,
I walk with Him – God’s Way is [...]
If a rich man were to say, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be given one thousand dollars” no one would misunderstand; no one would fail to do just that because of the money reward offered. But when Jesus said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16), somebody is always [...]
…to hear you pray earnestly and often.
…to go to worship and Bible classes with you faithfully.
…to see you sacrifice for the Lord.
…to go with you when you talk to others about becoming a Christian.
…to go with you to visit the sick and bereaved.
…to hear you praise the church and her leaders.
…to be encouraged by you [...]
There is no love in one’s heart
One is always thinking of worldly things.
One never depends on God for help.
One never, or hardly ever prays.
One never studies the Bible.
One is selfish-never thinks of others.
One never forgives.
One never gives of his means — never returns to God what He has let him use.
One is always discouraged.
One never [...]
Do you desire a “Happy Life”? Follow these rules and you will enjoy happiness that cannot be found in “things” of this world.
1. Count your blessings, not your troubles. Though we have many problems in life, we are still richly blessed. The plaque on the wall stated, “I grumbled and complained because I had no [...]
1. That what one teaches matches what one does (James 1:22-24).
2. That the truth is bought and never sold (Proverbs 23:23; John 8:32).
3. That one’s word is kept regardless of consequences or circumstances (Acts 5:28,29).
4. That equal treatment and acceptance is extended to all (Romans 12:9-21).
5. That faithfulness is demonstrated in all things (Hebrews 11:6).
6. [...]