Category: Bulletin

In an old, one room, country schoolhouse years ago, John Maynard was doing very poor work. About half way through the school year the teacher said something that inspired him. His grades began to improve, and his assignments were neat and attractive. He finished the year with very good marks. On open house day at… Continue reading Dealing With the Burden of Sin

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest American professional boxers of all time, Nicknamed “The Greatest”. He made a TV appearance not long before his death in 2016 where his spokesperson said, “The former champ was here to promote love and unity”. Ali’s eyes lit up when the kids approached to hug him and shake… Continue reading Love is the Greatest

Consider for a moment the Biblical character, Zacchaeus. When Jesus saw him, he called him down out of the tree and invited himself to the home of this despised man. Imagine for just a moment what must have gone through the mind of Zacchaeus. Not only was he able to see Jesus, he was also… Continue reading An Invitation to a Better Life

Remember the little rhyme we would say as children, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. Every so often you had to resort to that little rhyme in grade school to respond to a bully. You may not have been involved in bullying or teasing, but if you did,… Continue reading Christian Character and Social Media

SPIRITUAL BONDS: I love Sundays at Tanner! I am thankful for the technology that allows us to join in Spirit on line to worship, but it’s not the same as assembling with the saints. We are to stir up one another to love and good works, encourage, teach, and look out for one another’s best… Continue reading Spiritual Bonds

Christianity is a life of joy. The word joy appears sixty-three times in our New Testament. When we think of New Testament joy, our minds naturally go to Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. There, joy is referred to eleven times in four chapters. Webster defines joy as an experience of great pleasure, gladness,… Continue reading Christian Joy

Suppose we start this very day to live our lives in a different way; suppose we vowed and constantly tried to help those in trouble on life’s wayside; if we show by our deeds a hint of His love, wouldn’t earth be a bit more like heaven above? On Monday:Look for a smile today and… Continue reading A Week of Good Thoughts

John Newton first published those beautiful lyrics in 1779 and they resonate with us today as much as they did then because every soul desperately needs God’s grace, but let’s face it as sweet as it is it’s also very misunderstood. Some view God’s grace as “No Rules” while others view it as “Nothing but… Continue reading Amazing Grace

Challenge For A New Year Resolve not to miss a single service. No excuses this time but, for a change, make a few sacrifices for the Lord. Try praying every time you have a problem or decision to make. If you feel the slightest need, pray! And while you’re at it, try praying for your… Continue reading Challenge And Predictions For The New Year

An old coffee commercial shows a man returning to his home early in the morning right before Christmas. His younger sister puts a big bow on him and declares, “YOU ARE MY GIFT!” This is a wonderful reminder of the greatest gift that God has given to us: JESUS CHRIST. What would you think if… Continue reading God’s Gift of Jesus