Who Would Miss Us?
If this Sunday was the last time the Loop 287 congregation could meet for worship, who do you think would miss this church the most? Would it be the electric company, the telephone company, or the office supply stores? Would the people in Lufkin miss us? Would they know we no longer meet? What if […]
Some Points That May Surprise You
Some people are reluctant to visit religious services because they do not know what to expect when they attend. We do not want that to keep you from being with us, so the following points have been arranged for your information. You may be surprised about some of these facts. You may be surprised that […]
When Church Is Boring
What do you do when you find that church is boring? It’s time for a change! Now the question is, change what? Many folks think the answer is to change the church. I just read an article about a new church created for men only, men who find church boring. Discarding more traditional environments, they […]
I Need My Congregation
I am part of the congregation — one among many — but I am one. I need the church for the development of my spiritual life. I cannot be what I need to be without the church. The church is divine in its purpose, which is to point people toward God. Participating in the privileges […]
First-century Church Problems
We sometimes think that we are the only ones who have problems. If we are not so naive as to think that we are not the only ones who have problems, then we are confident that our problems are so much worse than others. But I want to challenge that assertion in this article. In […]
Christians Without Churches
Over the past few years, a trend has increased among people, especially Americans: the idea that people can be good Christians without being part of a church. Many people will recognize that Jesus is the Messiah and Lord, but yet want nothing to do with any church. This attitude fits with the independent streak that […]
The Kind of Problems We Need
Multiple New Testament epistles were written in an attempt to correct problems within the body of Christ. The Lord knows that churches of Christ in this day have had problems, most of which have had disastrous results and should, if possible, never be repeated. However, some church problems should be energetically sought. I know that […]
Why I Appreciate Elders
There is too much disregard for elders today. This is symptomatic of our day where human wisdom is substituted for divine revelation. I want to express six reasons why I appreciate elders for the other side of the discussion. First, I appreciate elders because this is God’s plan. The one that does not respect elders […]
Are We Driving People Away?
As we write in newspapers, bulletins, religious journals, and preach from time to time in different places, we are often met with individuals, both within and without the body of Christ, who disagree with our teaching, do not appreciate the way we present the Scriptures, and say, “You are not winning people to the Lord. […]
What Makes a Congregation Strong?
I believe that every member of a congregation wants a strong congregation. But I also know that a strong congregation will not happen accidentally or by chance. No congregation is perfect. There are many congregations mentioned in the New Testament, but none were perfect. Our congregation can be strong, but it cannot be perfect. Although […]