Before tractors were invented farmers used animals like oxen to pull plows and other implements. If a tired (or stubborn) ox refused to move, the farmer goaded him, jabbing him from behind with a sharp stick. Such unpleasant stimulation might…
Ponder: Trying hard Scripture: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Lk. 13:24) Send article as PDF
David’s psalms show that both before and during his reign as king of Israel he endured severe setbacks and enjoyed smashing successes. Regardless of circumstances David put his trust in God. Psalm 9 particularly demonstrates his reaction to God’s care…
Ponder: Should you say what people are saying? Send article as PDF
See if you recognize which game show used this line: “Come on down!” Yes, Johnny Olson made that his trademark, and other hosts continued to use it after he died. The original Price is Right show didn’t have it. Send article as PDF…
Words like legalist, legalism, etc., are not used in the Bible. Labeling someone a legalist is little more than name-calling unless you define the term. What is a legalist? What is legalism? Send article as PDF
Ponder: What do you fear? Why? Send article as PDF
A good self-image is important for an individual and for a congregation. In the Lord’s church we have much over which to agonize; but let us never lose track of the church’s greatness! Send article as PDF
Ponder: Fending off personal attacks Send article as PDF
Last week’s article discussed “infant baptism,” concluding that infants are not proper subjects for baptism even if baptism is correctly defined as immersion. Now let’s consider the vital question of what one is to believe prior to baptism. …
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Lakeside Church of Christ
65 Rita Road, Springfield, IL 62712-9832
217-585-1803
Elders:
Phil Beauchamp
Bill Clary
Art Cornell
Preacher
Joe Slater
Lakeside Church of Christ
65 Rita Road, Springfield, IL 62712-9832
217-585-1803
Joe was born in Denver, Moved to Limon, Colorado, where Joe graduated from high school in 1972. Brethren from the Church of Christ in Limon taught Joe the word of God and encouraged him to preach. Enrolled in the Bear Valley School of Preaching in January of 1976 and graduated two years later. Married Marietta Jo Weeden. They have three children and six grandchildren. Completed his B.A. degree in Bible from Amridge University in 1996. Joe has preached full-time for 48 years, working with various congregations.
