Ministry Blog – Page 5 – Siwell Road Church of Christ

Conquering Fear

Fear seems to come upon us at unexpected times. Our hearts jump when the doctor enters the room to tell us the results of critical tests. A knot forms in …

“Cool Like Dad”

One day recently my youngest came running around the corner wearing a shirt that I just so happen to love. Now before I tell you what the shirt said on …

A Psalm for Christ

Paul speaks of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross as God’s “indescribable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15). David, in Psalm 22, gives us snapshots of the sense of rejection our Lord experienced …

Jesus Knew….

Picture this; you wake up and it is a beautiful day outside. You walk into the kitchen and fix a cup of coffee or juice or whatever you choose to …

“Can’t Forget the Love”

Kids endure so much in our society. School standards are higher now more than ever before. The responsibility they carry is heavier. Their events, activities, and hobbies are bigger, brighter, …

New Life

I love the spring of the year. It’s like the world is waking up from a long winter’s nap, and in some ways it is. Those winter days can sometimes …

Jesus’ Prayers on the Cross

Jesus prayed an anguished prayer on the cross. “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, My …

Same Diligence

Sometimes as a dad I have to sit my children down and have serious talks with them. Maybe they have been misbehaving or not listening, or maybe it is just …

Overcoming Guilt

Guilt is the product of one thinking he merits condemnation from some real, or imagined, offense. “Guilt can become a personality trait or a prevailing mood. It is for some …

Trust or Fall

When I was in high school I was chosen to be part of a county wide leadership league. Each month high school students from around our county had the opportunity …