Hillside Church of Christ in Greenville, TX

2 Timothy 3:16 is very clear: ALL Scripture is inspired by God, and ALL of it is profitable for teaching, for reproof, and for correction in righteousness. 99% of the time, I have exactly zero problem believing that. Romans talks about the nature of grace. 1 and 2 Corinthians both talk about carnality and it’s influence on the church. Hebrews talks about the fulfillment of the Old Testament by the New Testament. No problem with that. Every once in a while though, I come across a passage that I have a hard time understanding its purpose. And today, Philemon fits

Church attendance is a lot like fitness. We all know that it’s important, and something we should probably do, but for whatever reason, we “just don’t get to it enough.” Churches have different mechanisms for how to respond when you’re not there. Some send out text messages, some have the elders call absentees, while others just completely ignore it and hope to see them again next time. I’ve had more than one conversation with elders and different churches about whether or not missing services is worth disfellowshipping over. For my part — and this may be the most shocking thing