Updated:Saturday August 29, 2009 08:13 PM
Campus Bible MinistryAn Educational Work of the Park Street Church of Christ in Ashland, OregonServing Southern Oregon University and the RegionLocation: Corner of Park Street and Fremont StreetAshland, Oregon |
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greg@campusbibleministry.org Phone 541-482-4635 Mailing Address P.O. Box 763 Ashland, OR 97520 |
It is God’s Plan – For Your Health! God’s plans are always perfect! However, it seems that so many are wanting to either argue with his plan or ‘tweak’ it just a little. They must not think God is capable of providing for us just what we need – but I do! Our health is important. When we get sick we remember how important it is. For this cause we should take care of ourselves, and according to God’s plan. Following all of what God tells us will bring better health to us. And, as we are considering our health let us never forget that which is most important – our spiritual health. He has provided for that as well. Our spiritual health is greatly improved when we assemble as God has commanded. Yes, even though many do not like that word, it is a command to assemble (Heb. 10:25). This assembly is a time to worship God and encourage one another. In both acts our health is assisted. When we worship God we are reminded of our place, and as we encourage others we are encouraged as well. Participate in the plan of God, and assemble with the saints. Remember, this does not mean gathering with any who claim to be the church, and can even boast many “good” works. We are to assemble with those who truly are God’s saints and are here to serve all. Be with us in the assembly! Greg Weston
A Slow Movement If you have ever sat in a boat in a ‘still’ lake you will understand the title. The boat moves very slowly, at times imperceptively. For a time you may have been in the position you desired, then you realize that you are in a much less desirable location. The same is true spiritually. “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away” (Heb 2:1 NKJ). In order to give heed, we must hear. One of the ‘acts’ of worship in the church is hearing the word of God proclaimed [see 1 Cor. 14]. We are to be anxious and careful hearers. What we hear from the will of God we need to apply. As we apply the truths of God we guard against drifting away. So many of the problems with apostasy began as just a ‘little’ problem. Justification followed the error, and apostasy was not far away. Let us avoid this drift toward apostasy at all times. Study carefully, and be present each time to hear and consider more of the will of God. Greg Weston Bulletin. May 9, 2010 Parenting: A Tough But Blessed Task Children are a heritage from the Lord! (Ps. 127:3). To have children is a great blessing, but it is also a grave and tough responsibility. Too often parents do not think about all the responsibilities they are assuming before the child comes. At the birth of the child there is great happiness, and then after a time comes weariness and concern. Those of us who are ‘empty nesters’ know that the weariness will pass but the concern never does. Each one should know that babies do come with a manual. God has given us all we need to take care of children. He gave, through scripture, the kind of life to live as a model for our children. And, he also gave through scripture the instruction to discipline our children, for their good and not to satisfy our anger. Read Ephesians 6:4 again and again! Too many parents concern themselves over what they can provide for their children physically but do not consider the spiritual. Always remember, in 100 years it is the spiritual which is of great value – not the physical! Where will they spend eternity? The choice is theirs, but you are a tremendous influence on them. Look at your own life yet again. Choose to live for the Lord, faithful and true. Give the pattern of godliness to your children. Teach your children, by example and in word, to lay up treasure in heaven rather than on earth (Matt. 6:19-21)! Greg Weston
How to Hear a Sermon With open hearts. Each person who sits in the pews should have the attitude of “Speak, Lord, your servant hears” like Samuel of old (1 Sam. 3:10). Our hearts and minds should be open to the truth of God, with an eagerness to apply his wisdom to our lives. With open Bibles. The preacher is the mouthpiece, the Bible contains the very words of God. Every person should have their Bible open to read for themselves what God says. And, with the right spirit, each one should also check all things the preacher says by the Bible. Listen to the truth presented, regardless of the ability of the preacher to deliver it, and believe! With open eyes. Too frequently we do not see ourselves clearly enough. When the will of God is presented, and we feel reproof, we often try to excuse ourselves. Or, we may just refuse to see ourselves as others see us – especially the Lord. When we hear a sermon we need to make application to ourselves first and foremost. We can help others, but we must first make certain we are living right (Matt. 7:1-5). The sermon is as important as any other part of our assembly. It is important because it is the time when God speaks to us through his word. Preachers are human, and some are not exciting in presentation. But, if they are preaching God’s truth the truth is eternally beneficial. Listen carefully, for your eternity depends on how you hear. Greg Weston Bulletin, May 2, 2010 |
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