What Would You Say?

I was recently given the pleasure of being asked to respond to three questions for a lady who is taking a world religion course at her school. The questions were all about why I believe what I believe or how I might explain my position. It made me think of how important it is to […]

Mission Trip Notes: The Real Thing

In Acts 2 & 4 we read of what the 1st Century church was like at Jerusalem. We read of a gathering of believers who were a true community. They did things together daily in a very close and personal way. Ways that produced close community and a togetherness that set a perfect example of […]

Mission Trip Notes: When They Get It

Above is the team of Southside Christian Church and El Bethel Christian Church serving at the Church of Christ. As a trip coordinator and subsequent recruiter one of the hardest things to do it tell people adequately what it is like to go on a mission trip. What it feels like and what excitement awaits […]

Mission Trip to Beattyville, Ky

The long awaited trip is here. We are headed down to Beattyville, Kyon a Mission Trip. Beattyville and its neighbor Booneville have been the trip destination of Teen Mission, USA for several years now. This is an area that God has opened up and is open to serving with building projects, Kids events and other […]

Little Baby Punishment

One of my favorite blogs had this pic and post that I thought was right on. Pic came via Way of the Master Radio and Hazardous Material. Defending/Contending.

Good Ol Sabbath

Wanted to post this in here. Answered this question for someone. It is concerning the Sabbath Day and how the Christian should or should not react to it. QUESTION #1: Is it wrong to have a job that requires you to work on Sunday? Why was the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday? What does God […]

Ask the Pastor

We started a new series this week called Ask the Pastor. We have invited the congregation to ask those spiritual questions that perhaps have not ever been answered in any other way. I have done my best to answer them. I began this sermon by talking about how to properly interpret scripture. By doing so […]

I heard from God…Whooptie-do!

I was reading my lessons this evening. I was reading about the Law given to Moses on Mount Sinai. God instructs the people to come near the mountain and the people reply in a very telling way as far as understanding the holiness and power of God. Power that even in just hearing His voice […]