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A Memorial to the Common Christian
8 She Hath Done What She Could — Mark 14 In today's world this isn't very flattering; “She did the best she could.” Some might hear this as, “She didn’t have the ability to do more.” The phrase sounds simple—almost demeaning, even demoralizing. We all want to be the one who does the most, the best. Yet Jesus didn’t say she had done more. He said, “She did what she could.” These words come from One who judges the heart, not merely the action. This woman—this ordinary human bei
mdparkhurst
Mar 13 min read


Who wrote Ecclesiastes?--Really?
Recently, we had guests in our home. Our guests had been on a journey through multiple states. While traveling, they visited a Church of Christ in another state on a Sunday morning. Their experience was one that brought a chuckle, a sigh of despair, and shame. In the class assembly at this church, the visiting preacher asked a question: “Who in this assembly can tell me who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes?” Holding up money, he said, “This is for anyone 10–20 years of age who
mdparkhurst
Feb 75 min read


The Good Shepherd and His Sheep
John 10:14–15 (NKJV) “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” Jesus identifies Himself as “the good shepherd,” a role that emphasizes care, leadership, and responsibility. Unlike hired hands who flee when danger comes, the Good Shepherd remains with His sheep and protects them—even at the cost of His own life. This image reminds us that our Lord is neither d
Ram Rodriguez
Feb 12 min read


The First Century Church
How does the Bible describe the first century church? Have you wondered what it would be like to worship in the first century? Truthfully, do you believe many churches today resemble the first church? What really went on in the first church? What were the people like? What was the message of the preacher? Did they really tithe? Did their service resemble a modern service today? Did they have a pastor? Did they have Sunday school? Does God tell us these things? And probably th
mdparkhurst
Jan 275 min read
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