by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) BEING THE BODY OF CHRIST Referring to born again believers, I Corinthians 12:27 says, “Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.” I Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STAYING CLOSE TO GOD As Christians, I believe we desire and need to maintain a close walk with God. James 4:8 says, “Come near to God and He will come near to you ….” There are some basic principles that will strengthen our relationship…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) JESUS ON A MISSION One of my favorite Bible verses is Luke 4:18 which says, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted,…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) THE ONE AND ONLY! In John 14:6, Jesus says, “’I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.’” Jesus is announcing that He is the one and only! Jesus begins by saying He…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) Navigating Life’s Issues The longer we experience life, the more aware we become that we control very little of life’s happenings. Situations occur, circumstances vary, events come and go, and issues develop all without our permission. Our primary goal is to manage as…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STARTING A NEW YEAR As we begin a new year, I thought of a Bible verse that will encourage and enable us to successfully deal with the obstacles and challenges that life can bring. II Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) How Is Your Relationship? How is your relationship with God? Relationship is defined as having a connection, association, or involvement. What is amazing is Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, desires to have a personal relationship with mankind. The question is, does…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) THREE Stress Relievers In our world today, stress is unavoidable. There is confusion, chaos, and conflict all around. No one is excused or exempt from the trials and troubles of life. In John 16:33 Jesus says, “In this world you have tribulation, but take…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STRENGTHENING YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK The term “Christian walk” refers to one living out their faith. It involves one’s daily lifestyle and includes personal belief system, behavior, and conversation. The hymn Trust and Obey says it best; “When we walk with the Lord in the light of…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) Encouraging Word IF . . . THEN “If” can be represented by a “?”. Meaning you have an option; you make the decision. “Then” is the result, represented by a “!”. “If and then” refers to something conditional. If you meet the conditions then you…
