church of Christ at Cloud 9

During World War II, Britain was under attack by the forces of Germany.  The attack included daily and nightly bombings of industrial targets, towns, and cities.  More than 40,000 civilians were killed in these bombings and more than a million houses were destroyed or damaged.  For the citizens of Britain, this was a very discouraging […]

In the past, many marriages were arranged.  The parents of the bride and groom decided who their children should marry. However, most people today get married because they love each other and desire to spend their lives together.  But as time goes by, the husband and wife see the flaws in each other.  Each does […]

I have great respect for the Apostle Paul.  He was instrumental in the spreading of the gospel throughout much of the known world during his time.  He was willing to suffer persecutions for Jesus Christ.  He lists what he had to go through to preach the gospel in 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 “In labors more abundant, […]

The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Philippians.  As he began to close his letter, he wrote several personal notes to individuals that he knew.  Consider what he wrote in Philippians 4:3 “And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the […]

It is clear from the Bible that one of two destinations awaits each person after this life.  Paul wrote about the judgement of God in Romans 2:6-11 “who ‘will render to each one according to his deeds’: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but […]

At the time that the Apostle Paul wrote the Philippian letter, he was imprisoned in Rome for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.  He did not have the freedom to visit new places to spread the gospel.  He could not go back to existing churches to strengthen them and help them grow their congregations.  He […]

God wants us to imitate Him.  Ephesians 5:1 “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.”  Young children learn by imitating their parents.  We learn how to walk, how to talk, how to use a fork or spoon, and many other things by seeing and hearing our parents do these things.  There may be instruction […]

Most of us are very familiar with the Lord’s Prayer. Matthew 6:9-13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our […]