Maysville Church of Christ

As the fall weather sets in and the mornings become brisk, my mind turns toward hunting season. One of my favorite parts of this time of year is sitting quietly in the woods, watching nature wake up as the sun rises over the next ridge. In those moments, surrounded by the beauty and stillness of creation, I am reminded of just how powerful and awesome our God truly is. Job 37:14...

Our perspective shapes the way we understand things, make decisions, and respond to the challenges of life. People can experience the same situation and see it in completely different ways. The Bible teaches us that our perspective should be shaped by God rather than by fear, circumstances, or human understanding. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to “trust in the Lord with all your hea...

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” - Galatians 6:9 Motivation is a myth. You will never feel motivated for anything you don’t want to do. Unless the results of that action are something you want, you won't be motivated. Ask a child to do chores. Ask them to do chores with a desired reward. What shift in motivati...

So far in our study of the book of Acts during our Wednesday night class, I’ve been really encouraged. We’ve only covered the first two chapters, but reading about the power of the Holy Spirit has both encouraged and strengthened me. We all know what takes place within those first two chapters: the promised Holy Spirit, how the Holy Spirit is poured out on the apostles, Peter’s ...