This month: 186 - God is Love

Exploring the Heart of Restoration

March 19— 1 Samuel 6-10: Israel WANTED a king…. here were the apparent qualifications…”Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else.”
The Israelites wanted a king! They did not trust Samuel to lead as he followed GOD! Other countries had a king. They wanted one too! So, GOD gave them…[Read more]

Launch Singles Weekend –

Feb. 15-17 at Niceville Church of Christ
801 E. John Sims Parkway

Ask me questions: Jim Miller (251) 284- 3793 or xybatt@gmail.com

$49 for meals and entertainment
Faith, Fellowship, Fun

Niceville Hampton Inn has $78 rooms

Schedule for Feb 15 – 17
6:30-9:00 Registration and Game Night (Snacks only)
*video* B…[Read more]

Many people in churches believe that “Singles Ministry” is about putting a group of college kids in a van and going to a retreat. Many also believe that the goal of “Singles Ministry” is to help single people date and get married. Both are admirable efforts but a minute part of ministering to singles. Let me tell you a story.
“Susie” was married…[Read more]

I feel like an old fool beating a dead horse. I really do. Believe it or not we have LESS singles ministries in the brotherhood now than ten years ago. But more people are SINGLE!! 52% of the population is unmarried. Most of the new mothers I know are unmarried and a lot of the dad’s have split. Divorce is higher in churches than among atheists.…[Read more]

One is the Loneliest Number…
Posted on November 25, 2018 by xybatt
Humans are by nature social animals. When isolated the alarm bells go off as they would for hunger, physical pain or thirst. An isolated place is the breeding grounds for negative thinking to take effect. Thought processes become literal in our minds as we beat ourselves up, o…[Read more]

Have you noticed that most churches cater to the “traditional” family? You know, Mom, Dad and the 2.2 kids. And, these persons should be ministered to! But, what about the 51% of the population who are not married? That’s right, over half the population is unmarried! And, most don’t go to church (About 15%) It would seem that churches that want to…[Read more]