Last week, I wrote an article called, “What Do You Miss On Sunday Nights?” The article was written to encourage those who usually skip Sunday evening worship to consider coming back at night. We first noted that the Biblical mandate to gather together is not fulfilled by only attending Sunday mornings. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells that we should assemble together as often as…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by Robert Lupo
For a long time, it has been obvious to anyone that attendance on Sunday nights is significantly lower than Sunday mornings. There are certainly many legitimate reasons why someone might not be able to come back for a second worship service. For example, some members are elderly and are not able to drive at night. Others might have to work evening shifts…
As soon as I was old enough to date, my father took me aside and gave me advice that I never forgot. He said, “Only date someone you think you could marry.” I’m sure many of us have heard something similar from their parents. And it’s no wonder because following this simple rule will set you up for great success in your…
If you have been paying attention to the news over the last few years, you have probably heard a good amount of talk about the “end times prophecies.” With the situation that has been happening in the middle east, especially in Gaza, many in the media have been pointing to verses ripped out of context in order to support their idea of…
In Acts chapter 2, Peter delivers his sermon at Pentecost, which culminates in the establishment of the church of Christ. Through signs, scripture, and reasoning, Peter makes the case that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah (v. 36). In verses 16 through 21, Peter quotes what the prophet Joel foretold about this day. In this passage, we see a phrase that appears…
It is hard growing up. In the short time leading to adulthood, a child can experience a wide variety of issues, tragedies, heartbreaks, losses, mistakes and disappointments. And, in the world teens are living in today, these challenges are compounded in ways that are hard for older generations to comprehend. Sometimes, when children are experiencing the trials of life, the only thing…
There is an old adage that says, “Everyone wants to fit in.” That certainly has some truth to it. No one wants to feel weird. We want to be liked. We want to share interests with others and make friends. There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting to fit in. As Christians, we are expected to fit in with the church at…
Some things test your patience way more than others. When you’re a kid, trying to not peek under the tree at Christmas could be the greatest test of all. On a much more serious note, as Christians, patience can be one the most difficult virtues to master. On the surface, patience can be understood as just the ability to wait on something.…