by Tim Martin Looking back over the 11 years since I was baptized, I am reminded of several people who greatly influenced my growth as a man, a husband, a father and a believer. They all share a common characteristic: They were older, wiser and more spiritually mature than I. It was a blessing from the Lord to be involved in a Wednesday night class a few yea […]

by David Shannon Scholarship Sunday was not only a day of great excitement but it was also a day of learning. We heard twelve of our young people speak who are studying Bible in college and preparing themselves for service in the Lord's Kingdom. As one man said while exiting; "If that is where we are putting our money, we are making a good investme […]

I recently purchased a smart phone. When I bought it I thought it was a luxury item. It was something I could do without, but I just wanted the latest gadget. Ever since I purchased the smart phone, I've been amazed at what all it can do. If I have a question, I can just "Google" it on my smart phone. When I'm shopping and want to do comp […]

Scholarship Sunday was such a great blessing that was almost impossible to put into words. We all worshiped a powerful God. We were led in songs, teaching, and prayer by ten young men whom we have watched grow into capable ministers. They continue to surpass our expectations and cause us to simply say, "Glory to God." Also, Hannah Duke and Lacie Sh […]

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Dear Family,  In just two weeks, some of my closest friends will be traveling to Spring Meadows for the REVIVAL Youth Minister's Retreat. In my opinion, these are some of the most talented, most humble, most fun, and most passionate people you could ever meet. They are men and women who work with youth ministries in churches across the brotherhood.  The […]

Wayne Cornwell February 19, 2012 PM Service

Wayne Cornwell February 19, 2012 AM Service

2012 God's Family Scholarship Sunday was such a great blessing that was almost impossible to put into words. We all worshiped a powerful God. We were led in songs, teaching, and prayer by ten young men whom we have watched grow into capable ministers. They continue to surpass our expectations and cause us to simply say, "Glory to God." Also, H […]

MEMBERS / MEMBERS FAMILY / FRIENDS PRAYER LIST SYMPATHY: Our sympathy is expressed to these families: Peggy Caughman and Sharla Williams on the passing of their mother and grandmother respectively, Janice Reagan. Her funeral was Saturday in Kingsland, TX. Also, to Tom Anderson on the sudden death of his brother, Edgar Anderson. His funeral was Monday in Beth […]

Wearing grief | Root Downward, Fruit Upward Some days you forget you are wearing it. But on rainy days, it gets wet and heavy, and you just wish you could find a way to dry off. Some weeks, it rains every day; in better weeks, perhaps only a few. Beautiful words, that will sweep you [...]

I heard it coming before I smelled it. Unusual, since I usually smell it in the air first. The clothes were drying on the line, pretty much dry. (We don’t have an mechanical dryer.) So I ran out and pulled them off just as the rain started falling. Maybe I saved most of them. Got [...]

Do what John the Baptist did: take them to the Lord Jesus Christ. http://is.gd/doubt_out #doubt

The Old Cowboy is thrilled to have my meager literary efforts included on The Fellowship Room pages along with such a great group of Bible scholars and teachers. Over the last year or so I have read many posts planted on social networks like Facebook, Google+ and other blogs. Many times what I see and [...]

True Church Based on the responses, this essay is one of Al Maxey’s biggest hits. Please read Maxey on The Universal Body and offer your critique.  RT – I ask that you forgive me since I do not plan on reading what Al said. Some years ago I did, but when I saw it was an agenda [...]

This chapter is a psalm of praise for the Lord. It is a reproduction of Psalm 18. The Lord is David’s strength (22:1-4). In distress David calls out to the Lord (22:5-7). The Lord’s response to David’s call (22:8-16). According to David’s righteousness the Lord was his support (22:17-25). The Lord’s responsive attributes (22:26-28). God [...]

Recently, quite a few of the first generation of the Brazilian church have died.

Johnny Hinton submitted this to BNc, but it’s more an ad than news, though very worthy. Crowley’s Ridge College (Paragould, AR) will be conducting its 12th Annual Bible Lectureship. April 15-18 "Psalms: Songbook of Israel." See PDF here.

It has been mentioned before, but I would encourage all to be familiar with (and support, if you can) the new Warren Christian Apologetics Center (http://warrenapologeticscenter.org/). There are some denominational folk doing good work in the apologetics arena, but the Warren Center is an effort by our brethren to uphold the cause of Christian theism [...]

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3:1 This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.” 2 The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher, 3 not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. 4 He must manage his own hou […]

by Katt Anderson It’s been a long time since I was a teenager. I’ve been reflecting how I would live my life differently, if I could. There are a lot of changes most adults would agree with. Time and space will only permit a few to be listed. 1. Since everyone should put God in [...]

I was excited to take my first photos outside of my own family or leisure this week. The “cabin fever” P52 theme applies because I wanted to shoot outdoors-somewhere fabulous-until we had a nice wet snow the night before. My subject was gorgeous, and I adore this shot because you can see her joy. I [...]

I am so happy to share with you a wonderful reading curriculum called Reading Eggs. We are using it with our preschooler, who has not yet begun reading, but knows all of her letter names and sounds. This online beginning reading site is bright, fun, and engaging. Reading Eggs caught Leah’s attention right away. Each [...]

I love watching those television shows where someone will bring an old piece of junk to an antique collector and find out that it’s actually worth thousands or millions of dollars. I find it amazing that something that looks like trash to me can actually be extremely valuable.We tend to do the same thing in life sometimes, don’t we? We look at a person or si […]

The problem is, he doesn’t — care I mean. In the name of science, he and other liberals have bought into some very volatile and ever-evolving theories out there about climate change that are neither credible nor within the management realm of governments. But at the same time, the same leaders refuse to examine or [...]

I love homemade soup. It’s comfort food in a bowl. Warms the belly, and the soul. I’m happy to share the recipe of one of my favorite soups, a potato soup recipe from one of our church members, a little altered by me of course, because that is what cooks do. Loaded Potato Soup 6-7 [...]

Have you heard of Beeyoutiful? I hadn’t had the pleasure, until working with them for the TOS Review Crew. I wanted to share with you what I received and how I have been using the products. I’m so thankful for my thoughtful husband. I get foot rubs most night a week. When I opened Beeyoutiful’s [...]

Ex-missionary to Brazil and SIBI professor passed away yesterday.

by Weylan Deaver FORT WORTH, Tex. (BNc) — Billy McKinley Kilgore passed away Feb. 15 at age 86. His funeral was conducted Feb. 20 at the Northwest church building in Fort Worth, with Robert Dodson officiating. Born in China Grove, Tex. Nov. 12, 1925, Billy went on to graduate high school in Brownwood and marry [...]

The Brown Trail School of Preaching welcomed 15 men for its 2012 class.

by Jeff and Dale Jenkins SPRING HILL, Tenn. (BNc) – Technology offers some new opportunities for teaching and training. The Jenkins Institute is offering their first Webinar for those in ministry. You might be wondering what all is involved in a Webinar? The most basic idea is that a Webinar is a Seminar on the [...]

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- Todd Clippard teaches on "What the Church of Christ Believes about Eternal Security" on Seeking the Lost International Radio for the week of February 19, 2012. Presented to you by churches of Christ. Visit www.seekingthelostradio.net

The first newsletter of 2012, our 28th year, is now available for download.

Sometimes Catholics say things that demonstrate clearly the difference between us. Continue reading →

Some boring details of the logical termination of our Brazil email list. Continue reading →

Whatever your doubt, Jesus will deal with it. Continue reading →

A powerful quote from Ignatius. Continue reading →

The goal is a daily decision. Continue reading →