Bruce Green Articles

A Lesson for Life                               

RELIGION —  The first chapter of James deals with trials and temptations (v. 2, 12, 13). This resonates with everyone because no one is immune from either of these things. They were a part of Jesus’ life, and they are a part of ours. I’d like to build on this by...

A Lesson for Life                               

RELIGION —  We’re not surprised when a Jewish disciple writing Jewish people speaks of blessing as James does in 1:12 of his letter. Here’s the complete verse from the NIV: Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person...

The Way Out is Always Up

RELIGION —  Here’s a quick look at some context for the letter of James that I think will be helpful for framing its words and applying its teaching in our lives. James is writing to dispersed Jewish people experiencing trials. The history of dispersion began for...

What is the Most Important Thing?

RELIGION —  “The best version of yourself” is a phrase that’s worked its way into just about every corner of our culture. I think it’s fair to say it is one of the mantras of today’s generation — if not the mantra. One of the things I appreciate about these words...
Knowing Christ Part 3

Knowing Christ Part 3

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika This is the last part of a three-part series from Philippians 3:7-11 on...

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Knowing Christ

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika This is the second part of a three-part series from Philippians 3:7-11 on...

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Knowing Christ Part 3

Knowing Christ

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika This is the first of a three-part series from Philippians 3:7-11 on what...

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Knowing Christ Part 3

Bumblebees and Serving God

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika It was a grey day as I pulled my grey truck into the driveway about...

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Knowing Christ Part 3

The Connection That Counts

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Paul talks about confidence in the flesh in Philippians 3:3-4....

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Knowing Christ Part 3

Loving God Gloriously

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Paul’s prayer for the disciples at Philippi was “that your love may abound...

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Knowing Christ Part 3

Acting Up

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Depending on your translation, Colossians 3:1 begins with a “Since, then,”...

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Knowing Christ Part 3

A Little Debbie Christmas

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika It was two days before Christmas last year and one of our friends was down...

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Knowing Christ Part 3

Drilling Down in Christ

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika As Paul writes to the disciples at Colossae, he is addressing a youthful...

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