Archive for June, 2008

Sharpening Our Knives

June 27, 2008
By Matthew

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”  Proverbs 27:17 As a child, I never understood what a big metal stick had to do with sharpening knives. I just knew that occasionally my mom would pull it from its spot in the pantry and start sharpening. To me it looked like more of...
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Meeting Needs through Bible Study

June 27, 2008
By Matthew

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 A change is coming on Sunday nights at Burns.  Beginning the first Sunday night in July we will move to a new format for our gathering.  We will move to more emphasis on individual Bible study within small groups. We will begin our group...
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Three Tips for Bible Reading

June 20, 2008
By Matthew

I treasure your word in my heart, So that I may not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 Most of us at one time or another pick up our Bibles and read a few verses.  Now it would go without saying that we don’t do this as much as we could or should. Some are...
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What Next? Relationships!

June 16, 2008
By Matthew

This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called woman, for she was taken out of man. Genesis 2:23 Some things are still surprising. You can be fired for referring to the Bible in a class-oom. A display of the Ten Commandments will be  reason  for governors ...
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Tough Temptation

June 7, 2008
By Matthew

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. I Corinthians 10:13 Martin Luther wrote a beautiful and powerful hymn during his battle with temptation. He titled it “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” Did we in our own strength confide, Our strivings would be losing, Were not the right One on...
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2008 Couples Retreat

June 7, 2008
By Matthew

Check out pictures from our 2008 Couples Retreat. We had a great time, and are alraedy looking forward to next year!
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Be Strong and of Good Courage

June 3, 2008
By Matthew

Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise. Joshua 1:2 Ever get depressed when a loved one dies? It is especially difficult when one dies who is close to us and one on whom we depend for so much. When a great friend or comrade falls we feel as if the future is dark...
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Bible Bowl Topic Released

June 3, 2008
By Matthew

This year’s Bible Bowl from the Sycamore Church of Christ in Cookeville, Tennessee has been released. You may begin studying the book of 2 Samuel NKJV for this year’s Bible Bowl on September 6, 2008. For the official text and more information, see the Sycamore Church of Christ Bible Bowl Page.
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