Tag Archives: Church of Christ

I’m Ken, and I’m a recovering preacher

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Ken Sayers

I was only 22 years old when I went to my first AA meeting. I was in the Marine Corps rehabilitation known as “Phase Three.” It was the most intensive program the military offered for Alcoholics and drug addicts. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons | Tagged Church of Christ, depression, identity, meaning, ministry, Preaching, reflections, religion, Suicide | 2 Comments

Road Trip Concludes (Part 10): Cane Ridge, KY

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Ken Sayers

Sunday morning my wife and I made one more stop at my father’s house to say good bye to everyone and take a few pictures. Naturally, there were those who didn’t want their pictures taken, but I insisted as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Church of Christ, Life Lessons, Religion/Spiritual Thoughts, Travel | Tagged Alexander Campbell, Barton W. Stone, Cane Ridge, Christian Church, Church History, Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Division, Divorce, Restoration Movement, Rick Atchley | Leave a comment

Road Trip Continues (Part 8) Bethany, WV

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Ken Sayers

Friday morning we left DC to start our journey back home, well sort of. Northern Ohio is not exactly the direct route from DC to Arkansas, but I have family in Ohio and I wanted to stop by to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons, Religion/Spiritual Thoughts, Travel | Tagged Alexander Campbell, Bethany College, Bethany WV, Brush Run Church, Campbell family cemetery, Christian Church, Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Restoration Movement, Thomas Campbell | 1 Comment

Family

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Ken Sayers

It’s not easy when you have to be away from home in order to provide a living for your family. It’s now been over a week since I last saw my wife. It’s been several weeks since I’ve been home … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Travel | Tagged Church and family, Church of Christ, Family, family of God, forgiveness, loving one another, spiritual family | 2 Comments

Church and Conflict

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Ken Sayers

Let’s face reality. The church has always had conflict, and it always will. Why? First of all, God uses conflict to help us grow. Second, there are no perfect Christians. Finally, God uses conflict and trials to test the authenticity … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2 Tim. 3:12, authenticity, Church, Church of Christ, conflict, conflict management, disappointment, faith, growing up, growth, marriage and faith, persecution, spiritual maturity | Leave a comment

Book Review: God’s Woman by C.R. Nichol

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Ken Sayers

Many of the books I have been reading as of late have been about the subject of women’s role in the church. A while back I decided that I was going to engage in an in depth study on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Religion/Spiritual Thoughts | Tagged C.R. Nichol, Church of Christ, God's Woman, Women in ministry, women preachers, women's role in the church | Leave a comment

Thank God for the Church

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Ken Sayers

Sometimes we can be so sidetracked by the imperfections of the church that we forget the blessing we have through our Christian family. In virtually every prayer I say or I have heard, we offer God our thanks for the … Continue reading →

Tagged Church, Church of Christ, Family, God's Love, Graditude, Spiritual thoughts | Leave a comment