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A Lesson from Lacrimation

by Matthew

Lacrimation is science’s fancy word for crying. Did you know that almost all mammals shed tears, but humans are the only creatures on this earth that shed tears because of emotion? Our culture tells us that “big girls don’t cry” and that crying is for sissies, not men, but that’s not what Scripture teaches. Science […]

The Life of Jesus: Not a Failure!

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Jesus said, “It is finished.” John 19:30 When you look at the life of Jesus from a human standpoint, you might conclude that his life was a failure. From a purely human standpoint he didn’t do much. He never traveled more than a few miles from his hometown. He never wrote any books. He never painted […]

A Time to Plant

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A time to plant and a time to uproot Ecclesiastes 3:2 Gardening is always fascinating to me.  This time of the year I enjoy the fruit of the labors of many gardeners.  Ripe tomatoes make any meal go better.  Radishes are some of the first fruits of the spring garden.  They take only about one month […]

A Spiritual Check-up

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By the time you read this, our summer campaign will have been completed for several weeks. We will have met and studied with many of our readers-and we hope you were one of them! Our door and our hearts are always open to you. We don’t want to be strangers to our neighbors; come by […]

Feeling and Knowing

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You who believe in the name of the Son of God . . . May know that you have eternal life.  1 John 5:13 “I’m afraid to die”, says Bobby. “I wish I didn’t have that fear but it is real and I have it deep in my soul.”  Bobby has read the scriptures time and time […]

Bible Bowl 2009 Topic Released

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The Sycamore Church of Christ has announced the topic for this year’s Bible Bowl competition in Cookeville. We will be studying the gospel of John from the New King James Version! Check back soon for more information!

Revival 2009 Report

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Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make our 2009 Revival and Campaign a success. The teams from Burns and from all over the southeast (Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas) knocked on over 2,500 doors. The seed of God’s word has been planted all over, and we know that as we and […]

How a Prodigal Comes Home

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When he came to his senses, I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Luke 15 The road back to the Father’s house is long and hard.  It is filled with doubt and despair.  It depresses and decomposes.  It works on every part of the human creation. Physical, spiritual and emotional reconditioning requires one to […]

Summer Classes Begin TONIGHT!

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It’s time for our new summer classes at Burns. If you’re not involved in Sunday School — now is a great time to jump back in!

Grace Will Abound!

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And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that . . .you will abound in every good work.       It has been my privilege to spend about a month in New Zealand teaching students the Bible and training them to be church leaders.  This has been a special ministry for me for […]