While I have not officially reviewed the books, over the past few months, I have been reading all five volumes of Hardeman’s Tabernacle Sermons. I have tried to space them out over the course of 18 months, and I finished reading the fifth (and final) volume a couple of days ago. As I read these old sermons, they did not seem that old. It is amazing how the simple Gospel message seems so new when presented in sincerity and love. N.B. Hardeman had a way of turning a phrase, so one could hear (or read) these sermons in any era and feel as though they were needed right then. These…

While it may not be possible to figure out exactly how many people watched the tiebreaker game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies last night, I’m sure the number was very large. The game was a great one, and will be talked about for many years to come. While I have no idea how much tickets to that game cost, I’m sure they were not free! Many people took time away from their families to go watch that ball game, and enjoyed the atmosphere of a great moment in baseball. Others may have gone with their family and enjoyed sharing that great moment. After the game was over,…

I am enjoying having my mom and dad with us for the weekend. My sister and her 3 kids are coming for the day, too. Mary Carol’s birthday is next Sunday (October 7), so they are here to celebrate that. We’re so thankful for our family! Speaking of October 7, the 9th Avenue church of Christ will host her annual Friends and Family Day on that Sunday. You are invited. Everyone is invited! Our goal is to have 600 in attendance, and you can help us reach that goal! We will have Bible classes at 9:30, worship at 10:30 and a noon meal. If you can, please come and be…

The Reality Of Hell From: iluvleah9, 35 minutes ago This lesson from the Lads to Leaders PEARLS book discusses facts about hell. I was the author of this chapter. SlideShare Link

As I mentioned last week, I have been trying to work on my Facebook page some, and that has included trying to learn how to use certain features of the social networking site. One of the things I have done is created a group for the 9th Avenue church of Christ youth group. I call it “9th Avenue youth group.” (Original, huh?) This page is for all our young people, adults who help with the program and “alumni.” Photos, memories, and videos are all needed. If you are in the group, used to be in the group, or help out with the group, join Facebook and then join the 9th…

The Second Coming: The Rapture From: iluvleah9, 6 days ago This lesson, written by Drew Kizer, refutes the idea of a secret rapture and, instead, points to First Thessalonians to show what will really happen when Christ returns. SlideShare Link

We have heard it said that others know what is important to us by what we spend our time doing. While that statement is true, we also often come up with excuses to lessen that statement. We say things like, “Well, I have to work (or go to school) for 8 hours a day, and I have to sleep, so there isn’t a lot of time left.” For a moment, let’s say you work for 8 hours and sleep for 8. Let’s throw in another 2 hours for getting ready in the morning and for meals. We’ll even add another hour of time for “whatever” (possibly commuting or preparing meals).…

Last night Prince Fielder became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home runs in one season. The budding superstar hit numbers 49 and 50 at the age of 23 years, 140 days; eclipsing Willie Mays’ record by almost one year in age. Prince’s dad was also a star of MLB. Cecil Fielder had a very nice career, even belting 51 home runs in one season. One of those 51 was one of the most memorable shots I’ve ever seen, as it landed on the roof of old Tiger Stadium’s left field. You might think that this family would love the fact that both father and…

As indicated earlier this week, I have not posted much this week on our blog. I have several things going on this week, and just needed to move blogging to a secondary role for this time. I hope to “pick back up” next week. Since I’m not a professional blogger, sometimes this will have to happen. Here are 3 articles you will enjoy: 1. My dad posted an article last Thursday that is very interesting. It is called “Encouragement from an Unexpected Source.” 2. Drew Kizer had a link to the blog Faith and Thought, where the author–in 3 parts–suggests several reasons why he switched from the New American Standard…

The theme of RUSH 2007 was “Legacy.” The basic idea behind the keynote addresses was that even young people need to think about their reputation (or “name”) and what others will think of them after they leave their school, workplace or even this life. The lessons were all so helpful, and, if our young people really listened, they were given a lot to think about. As that theme ran through my mind, I started noticing some actions that should make 9th Avenue proud of her “legacy.” In many ways our young people are our legacy. They, by their growth and actions, show to the world what we teach about the…