In today’s religious world, many churches will try nearly any means to get people through the church doors. They argue, “the ends justifies the means.” �...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2019/04/15/the-gospel-or-gimmicks
We do not have the luxury of seeing many palm trees here in Columbus, Ohio. This time of year they are a welcome sight though. It usually means we have traveled to a warmer climat...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2019/02/11/the-righteous-shall-flourish-like-a-palm-tree
This month our sermon focus has been on striving to be a “healthy church.” We live in a health-conscious world. We are bombarded with various diet and exe...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2018/03/13/healthy-churches-pray
Psalm 147:1 begins, “Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful” (NKJV). We have been studying Nehemiah in our adu...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2018/02/01/he-does-not-delight-in-the-strength-of-the-horse
In Luke 5:4, Jesus tells His fishermen disciples to “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4). Simon replies, “Master, we have toiled all night ...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/12/11/let-down-your-nets-for-a-catch
When all the nation had finished passing over the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, “Take twelve men from the people, from each tribe a man, and command them, saying, ‘Take twelve stones fr...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/03/09/what-do-those-stones-mean-to-you
Today's Bible reading is Psalm 53, a poetic depiction of God as he "looks down from heaven" on the "children of man" to see "if there are any who understand, who seek after God." It's been 3,...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/03/08/as-god-looks-down-from-heaven
Joshua was the newly-appointed leader of God's people. After more than 40 years' worth of wandering in the desert wilderness between Egypt and Canaan, the descendants of Abraham were about to ...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/03/07/you-have-not-passed-this-way-before
Laurel Canyon church of Christ - Articles
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/02/24/this-sunday-224-at-laurel-canyon
Today's Bible reading includes Luke 1. It tells us about a man named Zechariah, who was a priest. He had a wife named Elizabeth. They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in al...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/02/24/your-prayer-has-been-heard
I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. (Psalm 116:1-2) The throats and l...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/02/14/a-lesson-about-prayer-from-a-childs-cough
Today's Bible reading includes Deuteronomy 17, a portion of Moses' farewell speech to Israel. In this chapter, Moses is encouraging the people to think about future kings who might come to r...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/31/getting-the-bible-through-me
Today's Bible reading includes the first chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians. In Philippians 1:9-11 he writes: And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with kno...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/27/inspiration-for-your-prayers-this-weekend
When we describe something as corruptible, we mean that it is perishable or temporary. The apostle Paul focuses the attention of his readers on this principle in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25. Do yo...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/26/love-incorruptible
Today's Bible reading is Psalm 41, a psalm of David. It's a difficult psalm to read--not because of long words or challenging names, but because of its content. David is crying out to God "in...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/25/a-heel-lifted-against-a-heel-lifted-and-washed
In today's Bible reading from Deuteronomy 13, Moses warns the people of God about "going after other gods." Throughout the chapter, he highlights various relationships that can either bring ...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/24/let-us-go-and-serve-other-gods
Could you use some healthy perspective to get your day pointed in the right direction? Today's Bible reading includes Deuteronomy 10 and the conclusion of that chapter is full of things we ne...
If my aim is to live with God-shaped perspective, today's Bible reading contains a bold and sobering prayer that I need to hear and adopt as my own. "O LORD, make me know my end and what is...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/18/a-bold-and-sobering-prayer
Today’s Bible reading is from Psalm 37, a beautiful psalm of David. I encourage you to take the time to read the entire psalm sometime today, but notice especially the simple, straightforw...
Today's Bible reading contains a straightforward, much-needed challenge: Examine yourselves... (2 Cor 13:5) WHAT'S MY TEMPERATURE? In Matthew 24:12, Jesus warned about the love of many ...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2017/01/05/a-spiritual-wellness-check
You need spiritual fuel for the day. Today's Bible reading includes 2 Corinthians 12, an intensely personal section of Paul's letter to saints in Corinth. While I would encourage you to read ...
Many of us naturally take time to reflect on our circumstances and evaluate ourselves at the dawn of a new year. What needs attention? Is there anything I need to purge? Am I neglecting some...
He was the first high priest of Israel. The brother of Moses. His name was Aaron. And Aaron died there on the top of the mountain... And when all the congregation saw that Aaron had perished...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2016/12/14/the-priest-who-never-dies
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout person...
We know what it is to "provoke" other people. To provoke is to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex. We spend enough time with siblings, fellow students, roommates, spouses, and co-workers to lea...
http://www.lccoc.net/resources/articles/2016/12/08/shall-we-provoke-the-lord-to-jealousy