The West Side church of Christ

“He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it” (Proverbs 11:26 NASU). In the business world, those who do not sell their excesses create a need in others that increases prices and lowers living conditions. If we have something beneficial for others we [...]

When you think of horror flicks, “Christian” isn’t the first word that pops into your mind. Nevertheless, some Christians act like they’re playing the starring role in Hollywood’s latest spook-ridden thriller. Ghosts, zombies and vampires can be spotted in many church buildings on Sunday mornings. Let’s examine these specters and see how we can ensure [...]

“The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered” (Proverbs 11:25 NASU). Another reminder that we will reap what we sow (cf. Galatians 6:7). Those who are generous will find themselves with loyal friends while those who are miserly and do not give to others will create strife.

If you were to determine what your chances of going to heaven what would they be? 50%? 80%? 100%? According to a Gallup Poll, 62% of people with no religion whatsoever believe they are going to heaven, 75-88% of the members various denominations believe they will go to heaven. What about you?
The Apostle John wrote [...]

Often it seems people want to have a relationship with God, but do not want to follow His will. Instead of following the Bible, they want to live their lives their own way and trust in God’s love and mercy for entrance into heaven. This comes from a skewed view of God.
Our God is [...]

“There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want” (Proverbs 11:24 NASU). You would think the way to get ahead would be to hold all your money to yourself, but this is usually not the case. [...]

“The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath” (Proverb 11:23 NASU). Our goal should be to pursue godliness and righteousness to the point we only care about what is good. Paul tells us to dwell and think on whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, or good [...]

Proverbs 22:1 tells us “A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold.” In the early church, there was a Levite named Joseph who had such a good reputation that the Apostles called him Barnabas which means son of encouragement (Acts 4:36). Barnabas was a [...]

“As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion” (Proverbs 11:22 NASU). It doesn’t matter how you dress up a pig, a pig is still a pig. Often people spend a great deal of time making themselves look good to the eye. We try dieting, exercising, [...]

After 70 years of captivity God graciously allowed the Israelites to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple. In Ezra 3:10 the work began with great joy. Soon afterwards, however, the Israelites let adversaries stop the work and the Temple of God remained barren and desolate. The message God sent through Haggai was: “Consider your [...]