By Mark Mayberry Last Saturday, Sherelyn and I were able to attend the memorial service for Lisa Jennings that was held in San Angelo, TX. Sitting in the audience, reflecting upon the meaning of the event, these thoughts came to mind: Memorial services are a time of quiet reflection, when those who have suffered …
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Shared Emotions: A Tribute to Boyd and Lisa Jennings
By Mark Mayberry 10/16/2016 INTRODUCTION Disciples of Christ should be sympathetic to the needs of others, rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep (Rom. 12:15-16). In his defense, Job said, “Have I not wept for the one whose life is hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy?” (Job 30:25). …
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“We Are What We Repeatedly Do”
By Jarrod Jacobs The title for this article is part of a larger quote from a man long dead. When we think about the statement, “We are what we repeatedly do”, it certainly states the truth. Our habits have a great impact upon our lives. More than this, I see this statement as a good …
Slow to Anger
“A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention” (Prov. 15:18, NKJV). It takes at least two to quarrel. When one refuses to be provoked, anger subsides. Let us refuse to give furious rage a place in our hearts. This sin disrupts peace and harmony in every relationship …