Broken and Empty

by Chadwick Brewer “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:3-4). Jesus’s first words of teaching, as recorded for us in Matthew, show us that how we come to God truly matters. A common mindset is that we…

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Three Principles for Living Well

by Terry Wane Benton “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 NKJV). Do justly Be fair with others. Start at home with your wife, husband, and children. Make this…

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The Micah Principle Applied

by David Gibson What God Expects “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). What John Preached When tax collectors asked what repentance would mean for them, John answered,…

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The Return of the King

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Return-of-the-King.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Samuel 19:15-39   I.          King David’s son, Absalom, had lead a successful revolt against the king              A.         David had to flee for his life – II Samuel 15:13-14              B.         It was a time of great confusion as people did not know who would eventually succeed. Loyalties became divided.              C.         Some left with…

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