Matthew | September 29, 2011
Everyone has heard of writer’s block. But most preachers understand sermon block even better. Sermon block can happen to the best of preachers. It can sit there and know a sermon must be developed. You have maybe a week or two to develop it if you are ahead, but mostly, you need to be producing [...]
Matthew | September 28, 2011
Probably most people have various reasons why the churches of Christ is right for them. Some people it is the doctrine, the church is teaching the truth, and this is the main factor. Other people, the major reason there is loyalty to the church is family background. One’s parents were members of the church, therefore [...]
Matthew | September 27, 2011
I have been in college for 16 years. This must be my punishment for doing so bad in High School. Few people can claim to have graduated at the bottom of the class, but a strong 51.5 average can help with this honor. Fortunately, you only needed a 50 to pass in Canada. Also, I [...]
Matthew | September 26, 2011
An expert does not have to tell people in the church that there is a problem between elders and preachers. Often this is the core issue in too many churches: elders disliking the preacher, and the preacher usurping the elders. This problem seems to be the drum beat in too many congregations. Fortunately, the Newtonfamily [...]
Matthew | September 22, 2011
I have realized that it is not the events surrounding me, but how I process them that make all the difference in life. Life will always be happening to you. Stress will always be a part of your existence. You cannot change stress happening, or eliminate negative news or pain, but you can learn to [...]
Matthew | September 21, 2011
Last week I had a little interaction with a brother in Christ. It was over an issue. And it was a good learning experience for me. I realized that stuff can go bad quickly, and you must learn to handle yourself properly. I believe people get into conflict with one another, and instead of working [...]
Matthew | September 19, 2011
People love throwing around labels. I have, you do, and the churches does. And maybe there is always a time and place for a label, as humans we need to place stuff in groups or categories. It is the scientific mindset that humans have. But labels never really do a good job with people. People are too [...]
Matthew | September 15, 2011
This is a fascinating book. It is written by a guy who works in Canada, in one of the most drug infested areas in Vancouver. He sees people who are highly addicted to the strongest forms of drugs. And he is an expert in the field of addiction. This book is a story about the effects of drug [...]
Matthew | September 14, 2011
In a couple of weeks, Bear Valley will be hosting the annual lectureship on September 22-25. This seems to be a great theme this year, as Neal Pollard as picked the book of Mark to study. I always enjoy a lectureship that has a book as the study topic because it is a valuable resource [...]
Matthew | September 13, 2011
Bruce asked me to review this book. I had it done some time ago, but wanted it to appear in the Rocky Mountain Christian before I put it on the blog. For some who do not know, I write a monthly book report for this paper. I love brotherhood books. What I mean by this [...]
