Posts Tagged ‘about this site’
Your answer regarding struggling against “fooling around” was just what I needed to know
Question: Hello! I don’t know your name, but I read a response you gave on the La Vista Church of Christ web site about a boy struggling with “fooling around” with his girlfriend and what God says in the Bible about it and some strategies to turn around, and I just wanted to thank you. My boyfriend and…
Read MoreThanks for the ideas for class material
Question: Hello, I am a pre-teen teacher, and I look for lessons that will inspire the boys, but also bring it down to where they understand the importance of God’s Word. I often let the students teach a class and prepare a devotion on their own, but I also like to get different ideas for…
Read MoreThank you for talking about repentance and forgiveness
Question: Hi, I just want to thank you for answering some of the questions and confusions I have been dealing with. I am a real Bible-believing Christian woman who just divorced my husband of 20 years over his prolonged, continuous, unrepentant adultery. I prayed over him and reasoned with him for over a year before…
Read MoreI found your answers to be well articulated
Question: I stumbled upon your website by googling “the law of Christ.” I did already believed like you, but I found your answers and study to be really well articulated. God bless you. Much love in Jesus. Answer: I’m glad you found the information useful.
Read MoreYou have great teachings and good common sense
Question: I just have to tell you folks that I cannot say enough good things about the articles on your web page. Way to preach the Truth. I’m so thankful that there are people who take on everyday issues and have such great biblical knowledge. I like the layout as well, but the content is…
Read MoreYour site is a gold mine of information
Question: Dear Sir, I have just stumbled upon your web site while googling for some answers regarding Exodus 4:24-26, though I realize that we don’t actually “stumble” on to anything where our Heavenly Father is concerned. I found the explanations contained on your site to be quite informative and solidly based on Scripture. I now have…
Read MoreBeing able to read the sermon outlines has helped my studies
Question: I just wanted to say I’ve been looking over the church website from La Vista and it is very helpful to be able to read sermons online. It is also very encouraging and uplifting to be able to read these sermons. Of course, I’ve been doing studies of the Bible outside on my own,…
Read MoreThe article “Waiting for the Proper Time” was excellent
Question: I was preparing a Sunday school lesson for teen girls, here in India, about relationships and came across your page, Waiting for the Proper Time. It’s excellent. Just what I needed. Thanks a lot. Answer: You’re welcome.
Read MoreWould you have any Bible studies?
Question: Would you have any Bible studies? I went to your site and I really found myself very safe there — not like other sites, and you are right we are to feed the soul for that is our calling before anything physical, the spiritual comes first. I have a story, as all people do,…
Read MoreI wish there were churches like yours in my area
Question: I found your web site while researching Exodus 4:24 (good article) and peeked at your home page. I was encouraged by the description of your church – I just wish that there were churches in our area with the same focus. Unfortunately, the PDL/Emergent/Post-Modern movements are alive and well here, and it seems that most…
Read MoreYour website has helped me a lot in putting together lessons
Question: I felt compelled to write and thank you and any others that may be contributing material to your website. Your sermon outlines and lessons have been very helpful to me these last several months. You see, my brother-in-law, who preached for the small congregation that meets here passed away recently, and as the congregation…
Read MoreI appreciate that the article on Jesus eating meat was justified with Scripture
Question: My daughter is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist. Although I knew that Jesus ate meat, I needed the reminder. I appreciate very much your article on “Was Jesus a Vegetarian?” I appreciate how you used the scripture passages to verify each point you made. Thank you for making this information available on…
Read MoreYour reference material page was very useful for a Bible study project
Question: I am a youth group leader for some wonderful kids out in Colorado. I just wanted to let you know that we came across your page, Reference Material, and found it very helpful for a Bible study project we are working on. My students just absolutely loved your site! As a thank you, my students…
Read MoreYour article on the silence of the Scriptures helps me to understand the issues better
Question: Hello sir. I was born and raised in the church. Just read your article on the silence of the Scriptures and really enjoyed it. I have been faced with some of the “dogmatic” congregations for the first time in my life, and it really raised some questions in my mind as to if I was attending…
Read MoreYou were wrong about her
Question: I read the article about the women with the dryer. You were so wrong about her. I understood what she was saying and you stuck up for the husband. You’re a women basher. Wow, I can’t believe you were so mean to her. Answer: Let’s see: Pointless name calling Casual reading overlooked the two statements…
Read MoreI just wanted to say thanks for sharing the brief teaching on debt
Question: Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing the brief teaching on debt. I found it very insightful and helpful. Keep being a blessing. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.
Read MoreYour message about what the church is and is not is powerful
Question: My son just forwarded the message regarding what the Lord’s church is and what it is not. It is powerful and better said than I’ve ever remembered reading. I’m sharing it with other Christians as I’m sure they in turn will do so we can be ready to clearly answer to those seeking the truth.…
Read MoreI like how you differentiated yourselves
Question: I came across your website while doing some study. I am a member of the brotherhood. I was very impressed with your opening remarks and how you differentiated yourselves from the rest of the world of religious bodies. So refreshing to see that. I am simply writing this e-mail to let you know that…
Read MoreI was pleased to read your outline on the sons of thunder
Question: I am a member of the church of Christ. We studied John and James briefly tonight during the invitation. I remembered them being the “sons of thunder,” which got me searching on Google, and I think your website was the first one that came up. Now, you never know what one might get when…
Read MoreYour articles and sermons have helped me immeasurably
Question: I just wanted to send this email to thank your church for having this web site. I’ve been a Christian for as long as I can remember, but just recently God has done a lot of work in my life. I’m 19 years old. And many articles and sermons that I’ve downloaded and listened…
Read MoreAfter reading my Bible heavily for years, I now realize that I’m no longer a Baptist
Question: Isn’t this wonderful? I was raised in a Baptist Church and have attended that church all my life. I started in 1985 to read the Bible more than anyone I know. I woke up about six months ago and realized I am no longer Baptist. I now believe as you do in almost if…
Read MoreYou should delete your information on Roman Catholicism
Question: Hi, I just wanted to inform you that the segment on your website when the question “What is the difference between Catholicism and Christianity?” has a very misleading answer. Much of the information is incorrect. I have studied a lot about Catholicism, and it was offensive in the ways you portrayed them. If you…
Read MoreI found the answer I was looking for
Question: I ran across your site looking for an answer and I did find the answer, and I liked the site. I will add it to my favorites. Sounds like your church would be a pleasant stopping point if I were traveling through the area. Thought I would let you know I appreciated the chance…
Read MoreYour trivia questions come straight from the Bible, which I appreciate
Question: I teach a Bible class and found these trivia questions and wanted to give them to my class for a quick quiz! Thanks for your great work! The questions and answers were taken straight from the Bible and not like a lot of sites that I’ve visited. Keep up the good work. Answer: Thank you, though…
Read MoreThank you for putting up this site for mankind
Question: Thank you for putting up this site for mankind. We all need to know our roots. Answer: It’s a pleasure. Thank you for the kind encouragement.
Read MoreYour article on Jesus eating meat helped me
Question: Hey, just wanted to say how helpful your site’s article about Jesus eating meat was. I had some vegetarians telling me that their choice to not eat meat was rooted in their deep Christian beliefs. Your site helped me show them the truth. Answer: I’m glad you found the material useful.
Read MoreI loved reading the short story about not playing the lottery
Question: I found your site by chance, playing on the computer at work. I loved reading the short story about not playing the lottery. That it’s about me is even better. A very good surprise. Answer: These days, you never know where your name will pop up. I loved the example, which is why it…
Read MoreWe appreciate the sermon outlines
Question: I recently found your website while searching for articles on Divorce and Remarriage. I have been a member of the Church of Christ for almost 39 years now and have lived through the death of a church. We have tried to attend several congregations in the area and had to stop attending at one because…
Read MoreI ran across one of your articles at the perfect time
Question: My soon to be mother-in-law stumbled onto one of the articles on your web site that could not have come at a better time for us. We are having some trouble in our home congregation and it was such a relief to know that there are other Christians out there that feel and believe…
Read MoreYour website does an excellent job of explaining the Scriptures in an understandable manner
Question: I was sitting here reading from the website “while I probably should be working,” and thought I would send you an email telling you how special your website is at teaching and helping one understand the Scriptures. One of my problem areas is I know what is correct but have trouble understanding and developing…
Read MoreYour web site proved to be a tremendous help
Question: Hello, I am an assistant pastor at a church in my hometown and I stumbled across your site while researching a subject that some in our congregation have asked me for council on. I just wanted to thank you for the practical advice for Christian living on your site. It proved to be a…
Read MoreI found just the picture I needed for the bulletin this week
Question: I would like to thank you for your excellent gallery of pictures. I needed a picture for our bulletin this week and I have been online for several hours looking and just happened upon your website and found what I was looking for. It is a wonderful thing to find beautiful pictures concerning the Word…
Read MoreYour article on the difference between sexual desire and lust confirmed what I was thinking. Thanks!
Question: I found your site via the Bing search engine. I wanted to know the difference between sexual desire and lust. You confirmed a lot of things I’ve been thinking. I think many people make the mistake of associating sexual attraction with lust. And like you said, it is unnatural for people not to experience…
Read MoreYour study on Revelation is just what I was looking for
Question: I just wanted to say I love your web site. I was looking for a study on Revelation to use along with the class we are having on Wednesday night. Our preacher is doing an excellent job of teaching the class, but I wanted to find a scripturally sound study to use as a…
Read MoreI’m impressed by your home page
Question: I came across your home page and took the time to read it. Well, I was impressed with what you had to say and just want to lift you up in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. What a shame there are not enough ministers (churches) that would stand on the principle you stand for.…
Read MoreYour answers to questions from youth are kind and respectful
Question: I just wanted to thank you for the very thoughtfully written Question and Answers page on your web site. Many of the questions, I can tell, are submitted by youth, and the kind way they were answered shows great respect for the outcome of the choices they are to make. I came looking for…
Read MoreI applaud you on making the Bible’s teaching on salvation clear
Question: Just wanted to drop a note and applaud you on your web site for making it clear to people that the Bible is very plain about salvation. Baptism is not a very tough subject, but false teachers make it that way. I just wish people would understand the difference in the works of merit…
Read MoreCan’t you fix your spelling mistakes?
Question: I do truly agree with and appreciate the sermon content of your scriptural exhortations on FaceBook. For the sake of many who will be influenced, I appeal to you to run all printed (and published) material through a spell check system which will also pick up on obscure sentences. The appearance of purposefully neglecting…
Read MoreYour pictures help with my presentations. Thanks!
Question: Thank you so very much for providing these Bible pictures. I teach a Bible study using PowerPoint. Today’s generation is very visual. Incorporating pictures really helps. God bless you. Answer: You’re welcome. Actually past generations were visual as well. We had felt boards, models, and other visual aids to help children picture the events. It is only the medium…
Read MoreI enjoyed your study on the Song of Songs
Question: Just a note to say that I read your study on the Song of Songs and really enjoyed it. Answer: I appreciate you letting me know.
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