A lot of churches are classified as non-profit businesses for tax purposes but we know the truth. The church is not a business in the way we use the word today. Christ’s bride is not in the entertainment business, the …
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The Church is Not a Business
Ross Haffner
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The Worst Day I Ever Had Was Still Really Good
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, Faith, General, God, Grace, Love, Peace, Repentance, Salvation
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How was your day? We have asked and answered that question a lot through the years. Young ones might smile a goofy grin and run away like it’s a game when you ask them. Teenagers will exhaust their vocabulary of …
What I’ve Seen
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Evidences, Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God, Hermeneutics, Repentance
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I have had great opportunities to travel in my life. My family took a lot of road trips growing up and as a result I’ve been to 21 of our country’s 50 great states. I’ve spent time in New Zealand and …
3 Lessons From Saul’s First Days as a Christian
Ross Haffner
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Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of the church, became a Christian. The Bible tells us simply that Saul spent certain days with the disciples in Damascus (Acts 9:19). These first days would have been eventful. 1. Saul showed fruits of …
What Type of Church of Christ Do You Want?
It has been a long time since I have heard anyone say, “Attend the church of your choice.” However, for most, finding a church home is still overwhelmingly about what makes them happy. For decades faithful gospel preachers have resoundingly …
Take Time to Be Worldly
Ross Haffner
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I love the song Take Time to Be Holy. It indicates that time and effort must be offered on our part for holiness to be achieved. Of course man cannot save himself by meritorious works (Galatians 2:16). However, my obedience …
I Have Decided to Make Excuses
From time to time we sing the wonderful words, “I have decided to follow Jesus.” What great sentiments to express! I always want to be known as the type of person that will put obedience to my Lord as my highest priority. However …
It’s Hot!
The temperatures in North Texas are finally getting up to where they normally are in what has been a very strange year of weather so far. That means it’s hot outside, a fact that hasn’t escaped anyone. If I spend …
Here Am I, But Don’t Send Me
Ross Haffner
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Isaiah gives us some interesting insight into the events of his calling to be a prophet of God in the sixth chapter of his book. He is given the special privilege of seeing the throne room of God. His first …
Prepare to Meet Thy God
Amos deals with the great sin of the people of Israel and is expressing God’s frustration in the fourth chapter. Despite all manner of punishments God had already levied upon them, there was no repentance found. Therefore Amos utters, “Prepare …