By: John Mitchell This spiritual article starts with a confession. I’ve been proud of the fact that, even though I’m in my seventies; I’ve still been steady on my feet, strong enough to mow my own lawn, do landscaping with large stones, move furniture, and work on projects in my…
By: John Mitchell Unconditional Love I would like to start with a definition of the title of this article. First, Unconditional means, something that is absolute, and not subject to any conditions or limitations. Second, there are different types of love, but for the purpose of this article I will…
By: John Mitchell It has been said many times by many people, “If I could just win a million dollars, all of my problems would be solved”. I heard a true story about a family visiting a friend. When their friend was driving them around his town, they saw a…
By: John Mitchell “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Notice that the first part of this scripture verse…
By: John Mitchell The following are examples of doing things our way, and then doing the same things God’s way. In the first example, it’s wrong thinking, to ask God to help us to have our will for ourselves, done for us by God. Good morning, Lord, I’ve got a…
By: John Mitchell There is an old saying that has a lot of truth to it. “If you believe in something, you are doing it. If you are not doing it, you don’t believe in it.” To believe in something, means that, in faith, we trust and accept it to…
By: John Mitchell The church of Christ, began 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus, on the day of Pentecost. On that day, Peter, and the other apostles, boldly preached the gospel to a large crowd of people. Approximately 3,000 people came forward to repent of their sins, and be…
By: John Mitchell We should believe in, and have faith in God, and faithfully read the Bible, and attend Bible studies and worship services. But, a person’s membership, and faithful attendance, in a church congregation, by its self, won’t reserve a place in heaven for anyone. We may look like…
By: John Mitchell “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.” (Ephesians 5:11) “You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others…” (Matthew 5:14-16) Through scripture God tells us that we should let the light of the truth of the Gospel…
By: John Mitchell I remember the final scene in a movie that I saw years ago. Two men were in a house, and they were arguing with each other. One man shoots the other man. The man who was shot staggers to the side. Knocking over a lamp, he says,…