How ironic! The idolators of Jeremiah’s day were more loyal to their false gods than God’s own people were to Him. The Lord exposed His people’s folly by asking, “Has a nation changed its gods, which are not gods?” (Jeremiah 2:11a). The implied answer,…
Ponder: Do you ask for directions? Send article as PDF
God brought a scathing indictment against His people. “A man honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am the father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is My reverence?” (Malachi 3:6)….
Ponder: Are you the new king? Send article as PDF
“There is now therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1 NKJV). Send article as PDF
Do you remember similes in English class? They’re “similar” to this or that. Generally, they use “like” or “as” to make the comparison. Last week we looked at two similes about Israel from Hosea. God’s people were “like grapes in the wilderness” (Hosea 9:10)…
Ponder: The imperative of teaching Send article as PDF
Ponder: Memorial Day Scripture: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Lk. 22:19, NKJV). Send article as PDF
As Hosea’s unfaithful wife broke his heart, so unfaithful Israel broke God’s heart. Lukewarm Christians break His heart today. Amid rebukes and prophecies of doom, God made it crystal-clear to His people how deeply He loved them and longed for their return to Him….
My parents often exhorted my siblings and me: “Don’t argue!” We knew what they meant: Don’t be antagonistic, sarcastic, rude, smart-alecky, and contentious. They were right about that. Send article as PDF
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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.
