Bruce Green Articles

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....

Doing right

OPINION — As we read through the Genesis account, one of the admirable characteristics of Joseph is his determination to do what is right — no matter what. In fact, the narrative offers us a contrast between Joseph and his brothers in regard to pursuing what is right....

A mailbox, a note and a good neighbor

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Our mailbox leads a rather solitary existence. It interacts with our mail carrier once a day, sees either Janice or me the same amount — and that’s it — except for the many vehicles that drive by. Only the vehicles don’t always drive by. One...

Broken but blessed

OPINION — I worked as a lifeguard for a couple of summers when I was growing up. I got the job even though at the time, I hadn’t taken the course you needed for life-guard certification. The swimming pool where I was hired was in a pinch and needed someone right away,...

Living in the Light

BY BRUCE GREEN There’s nothing on Tik Tok, Netflix or Disney that can begin to compare with the grandeur and sweeping trajectory of God’s unfolding...

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Living in the Light

BY BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —We recently had new flooring installed in our house. It wasn’t a choice but a necessity. Our washing machine expired and as...

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A Lesson for Life                               

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...

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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...

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We Need More of This

We Need More of This

RELIGION —  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great...

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