Monthly Archives: September 2025

Decline in Bible Reading

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by Mike James

A survey conducted by the American Bible Society (ABS), “State of the Bible USA 2024,” has indicated a continuing decline in American Bible reading. This decline seems to be much more pronounced in younger people. Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) are the least engaged. This age range is also the least likely to view the Bible as important in their lives. Of course, this is the youngest age range we can survey, and many of us as teens were probably not too interested in the Bible.

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Issues with Abijah

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by Mike James

One of the arguments critics of the Bible make is that there are seeming contradictions in the Scriptures. I disagree with that assessment. Careful study of the Scriptures will reveal the seeming contradictions can be resolved.

One of these seeming discrepancies revolves around the person of King Abijah (Abijam) of Judah. In the book of Kings, this king’s name is Abijam (1 Kings 15:1), while in Chronicles, he is called Abijah (2 Chronicles 11:21-22).

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Atonement Services 2025

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Greetings,

CGI Springfield will have services for Atonement on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the IBEW Hall at 2902 E Division St, Springfield, MO.

This is a fasting day that begins the evening before so there will be no food or drinks at services.

David

Giving Is Worship

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by Mike James

Worship is defined as reverence and adoration of God. This can be done in numerous ways. When we attend Sabbath and holy-day services we are expressing reverence for God. Studying His words and praying to Him can be included in worship. Singing hymns to God and helping other brethren are also forms of worship for God. But let’s not forget the idea of giving (tithes and offerings) as a form of worship too.

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