I think everyone would agree that having debt is not a good idea. Obviously, with large ticket items like homes and cars most of us are going to have to go into debt to purchase these needed items. I think we would also agree that if we borrow, we should pay back what we owe.
The Bible has things to say about this topic and mostly from a personal point of view. Here are a couple scriptures to think about on this topic.
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CGI Springfield will not have services on January 3, 2026 at the IBEW Hall because IBEW needs the Hall that day. There will be Live-Stream Services only starting at 11:00 AM CST.
Pastor Dave
Wednesday night Bible Study Live-Stream December 31, 2025 starts at 7:00 PM CST “What was nailed to the Cross”
Ask anyone what was nailed to the Cross and they will usually say, “The 10 Commandments” or “The Law of God”. Watch this Bible Study to see what the original Greek words actually reveal!
Scripture tells us that we are going to rule with Jesus Christ at His return. Are you ready to rule with Him and do you know how to give correction to those who are on the earth without destroying them in the process?
by Mike James
Many of us in God’s Church can become discouraged in sharing our beliefs due to a lack of success in having others listen to us. It’s normal to draw inward after just a few unsuccessful attempts at sharing your faith with others. I want to encourage everyone to continue to share your beliefs with others because it is your duty as a Christian. Sometimes you may never even see the positive results that may flow from your sharing.
Let me provide an example from my own experience. In high school I first heard about the pagan origin of Christmas from a Jehovah’s Witness friend of mine. I asked my mom about what my friend related to me and she informed me not to concern myself with this new information. A few years later I began to read and study information on Christmas and Easter, and my initial interaction with the Jehovah’s Witness friend helped solidify my further study on the matter. What you tell others may bear fruit years later. Keep enduring to the end.
Continue readingDoes the Bible give us clues as to where we are in the many Prophecies that are given to us in the Scriptures?
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Pastor Dave
by Mike James
Throughout my years in the Church of God, I have heard different ideas about the following scripture (Matthew 28:19):
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (KJV)
“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: (ASV)
“having gone, then, disciple all the nations, (baptizing them — to the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, (YLT)
The Greek word used here for “in,” “into,” and “to” is eis. The word is a primary preposition and indicates the point reached or entered of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose.
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